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Biology, MS

2022-2023 Edition

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Please see PhD Biology for further information about this program.  No students will be admitted directly into this program to pursue a master's degree.

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Research Ethics
Complete one of the following:4
BIOL 5599
Principles of Data Management and Peer Review in Biology
BIOL 7399
Research Problem Solving, Ethics, and Communication Skills
Colloquium
Complete the following (repeatable) course twice:2
BIOL 5100
Biology Colloquium

Biology MS without Concentration

Course List
Code Title Hours
Required Coursework
Complete 8 semester hours from the following:8
BIOL 6303
Neurobiology and Behavior
BIOL 6401
Research Methods and Critical Analysis in Molecular Cell Biology
BIOL 6405
Prokaryotic Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 6407
Biochemistry for Molecular Biologists
Electives
Complete 16 semester hours from the following:16
BIOL 5103 to BIOL 9984

Concentrations

  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Microbiology

Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration

Course List
Code Title Hours
Required Coursework
BIOL 6401Research Methods and Critical Analysis in Molecular Cell Biology4
BIOL 6407Biochemistry for Molecular Biologists4
Electives
In consultation with faculty advisor, complete 16 semester hours from the topic of cell and molecular biology:16
BIOL 5103 to BIOL 9984

Molecular Microbiology Concentration

Course List
Code Title Hours
Required Coursework
BIOL 6405Prokaryotic Cell and Molecular Biology4
BIOL 6407Biochemistry for Molecular Biologists4
Electives
In consultation with faculty advisor, complete 16 semester hours from the topic of molecular microbiology:16
BIOL 5103 to BIOL 9984

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

30 total semester hours required (20 semester hours must be taken for a letter grade)

Minimum 3.000 GPA required

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