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| Students pursuing Ph.D. degrees and many students pursuing M.S. degrees do original research under the direction of a research supervisor from among the faculty in the department. The results of this research are published in peer-reviewed journals. Often, students present their work at national or international meetings of scientists working in their area. |
| Research in laboratories of UMBC's Biological Sciences Department covers a wide diversity of topics in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Organismic Biology and Community Biology. |
| This diversity is a strength since students are exposed to a wide variety of research interests and ways of doing science. |
| Students who intend to do research will complete three research rotations in department laboratories after which they will chose a research mentor and begin their research (usually at the end of their second semester in residence). |
| On the hypothesis that they have more experience in research, students entering the program with an M.S. degree or equivalent are required to complete only two research rotations. |
