Introduction and Background

The Department of Biology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney now offers a full curriculum distance M.S. degree in Biology. This program was developed for students who cannot participate in an on-campus degree program. This is especially helpful for people who have careers in which advanced education in biology is desirable, or for people seeking such a career.

Our program is growing and diversified with an energetic faculty who are willing to explore a wide variety of research interests. For example, faculty efforts have recently generated approximately a half million dollars in external funding which have led to numerous peer- reviewed publications. With a $6.5 million dollar renovation to the Bruner Hall of Science, a newly outfitted computer lab, smart classrooms, and the latest scientific technology , including fluorescence microscopes, a scintillation counter, photosynthesis and digital imaging equipment, and a DNA sequencer, the Department of Biology at UNK is better suited than ever to offer students advanced educational and professional opportunities.

"I am excited at the prospect of completing UNK's online Master's Degree in Biology, not only because of the knowledge I will gain, but also because of what a Master's Degree will allow me to achieve in my professional career".

Shane Winder, QC Scientist, Schering-Plough Animal Health, Omaha , NE