Masters of Life Sciences
Refine your research expertise in Salish Kootenai College's Master's of Life Sciences Program, blending advanced science with Indigenous methodologies. Publish your research, prepare for STEM careers or PhD programs, and contribute to culturally relevant science.
Take the next step in your career!
Program Contact(s)
Christina Rush, PhD
christina_rush@skc.edu
406-275-4894
Beaverhead (PQLAW)
Room 205
or
Clay Comstock, PhD
clay_comstock@skc.edu
406-275-4945
Beaverhead (PQLAW)
Room 204
The Master's of Life Sciences degree is a three-year, research driven degree path for students interested in developing their research skills with a basis in cellular chemistry, biochemistry and genetics. During their three-year degree path, students will advance the knowledge base of Life Sciences through advanced, core classes, learn novel techniques to apply in the lab with state of the art equipment and computational programs, and participate in academic teaching at the higher, sciences level. Indigenous research methodologies and the unique perspectives and policies for research on the reservation will be explored.
Upon graduation, Master's of Life Sciences students will have a research publication in a peer-reviewed journal and a thesis document for publication in the Salish Kootenai College Library. Graduates of the Masters program will have skills translatable for Life Sciences positions in STEM academia, the science industry and a culturally relevant science background for research positions on the reservation. Graduates will also be equipped to complete competitive Ph.D. programs at the University level.
"Everything is theoretically impossible until it is done." ~ Robert A. Heinlein ~