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A Master of Science in Biology student must complete 32-34 credit hours of approved graduate work in one of the areas of specialization listed below. This will include 25-30 credit hours of coursework and one credit hour of BIOL 595 colloquium. Two options are available to complete the M.S. degree requirements: a thesis option and a non-thesis option. The thesis option is designed for individuals planning careers as experimental biologists, including those who may wish to pursue a Ph.D. This option is available on a competitive basis. Students choosing the thesis option must complete six credit hours of thesis research (BIOL 591). Students must also prepare a written thesis based on laboratory research. The non-thesis option is intended as a degree to meet the needs of teachers, science administrators, policy makers in the life sciences, patent attorneys and others. Students who elect the non-thesis option must complete a library research project in one of the following courses: BIOL 572 Literature in Biochemistry, BIOL 574 Literature in Biotechnology, BIOL 576 Literature in Cell and Molecular Biology, or BIOL 578 Literature in Microbiology; or a laboratory research project in BIOL 522 Research Techniques in Biological Sciences plus BIOL 597 Special Topics. Students must pass the written M.S. comprehensive examination in their respective area of specialization: biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, or microbiology. Students with a specialization in biotechnology may choose any of the three examinations.
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
A Master of Science in Biology student must complete 32-34 credit hours of approved graduate work in one of the areas of specialization listed below. This will include 25-30 credit hours of coursework and one credit hour of BIOL 595 colloquium. Two options are available to complete the M.S. degree requirements: a thesis option and a non-thesis option. The thesis option is designed for individuals planning careers as experimental biologists, including those who may wish to pursue a Ph.D. This option is available on a competitive basis. Students choosing the thesis option must complete six credit hours of thesis research (BIOL 591). Students must also prepare a written thesis based on laboratory research. The non-thesis option is intended as a degree to meet the needs of teachers, science administrators, policy makers in the life sciences, patent attorneys and others. Students who elect the non-thesis option must complete a library research project in one of the following courses: BIOL 572 Literature in Biochemistry, BIOL 574 Literature in Biotechnology, BIOL 576 Literature in Cell and Molecular Biology, or BIOL 578 Literature in Microbiology; or a laboratory research project in BIOL 522 Research Techniques in Biological Sciences plus BIOL 597 Special Topics. Students must pass the written M.S. comprehensive examination in their respective area of specialization: biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, or microbiology. Students with a specialization in biotechnology may choose any of the three examinations.
Cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum: 3.0/4.0 TOEFL minimum: 80 GRE minimum scores: 299 (quantitative and verbal), 2.5 (analytical writing) Meeting the minimum GRE and GPA standards does not guarantee admission into the program. Other factors that will be considered prior admission are letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
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Master of Science in Biology
55,964 USDTuition Fee/year
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Biological SciencesMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
TOEFL minimum: 80
GRE minimum scores: 299 (quantitative and verbal), 2.5 (analytical writing)
Meeting the minimum GRE and GPA standards does not guarantee admission into the program. Other factors that will be considered prior admission are letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
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