towelisgood

I found this website to be very handy for these sorts of questions. It's specific right down to the program, though I'm not sure what their source is... http://www.petersons.com/

So, I'm a recent grad in general biology and I've decided that I want to try to get into an evolutionary biology master's program. What can I do in the next year to improve my chances? I have very little research experience, how crucial is that in this field? I still live in my college town and have a good relationship with the faculty, so getting some research experiences or taking additional coursework is a possibility. It may be asking too much, but making a little cash while working toward this goal would be great. Thanks guys! 0_o

Comparative physiology looks it might be what I was looking for. Thanks for the response.

This may be an impossible question, but you all seem to have a good handle on these things, so I figure I'll give it a try. I find myself drawn toward areas like paleobiology and evolutionary biology, but aside from the fewer opportunities for study and employment in these fields, I find that there is a lack of urgency and real-world applicability. Is there any area of biological study that might combine these interests with something more directly useful to society? (medicine for instance)