Biology MS

In addition to the general admission requirements under the School of Graduate Studies & Research , students must meet the following departmental requirements.

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with major in biology or an approved, related discipline, with appropriate upper division courses. The following courses are recommended: cell/molecular biology, organismal physiology, developmental biology, genetics, and ecology.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) in the undergraduate major.
• GRE scores are required in order to review the application for admission (see required tests under the School of Graduate Studies and Research ).
• Cognate sciences, including full-year courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Mathematics through calculus and a course in statistics are strongly recommended.

Degree Requirements

• The inclusion of BIOL 550 , BIOL 681 , BIOL 682 .
• A written comprehensive examination (BIOL 670 ) completed before the end of the third semester in residence.
• A thesis earning 6 credits (two registrations for BIOL 699 ).
• A final oral examination in defense of the thesis.
• A minimum of 30 credits of approved course work and thesis.