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
Code | Title | Hours |
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Research Ethics | ||
Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
Principles of Data Management and Peer Review in Biology | ||
Research Problem Solving, Ethics, and Communication Skills | ||
Colloquium | ||
Complete the following (repeatable) course twice: | 2 | |
Biology Colloquium |
Biology MS without Concentration
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Coursework | ||
Complete 8 semester hours from the following: | 8 | |
Neurobiology and Behavior | ||
Research Methods and Critical Analysis in Molecular Cell Biology | ||
Prokaryotic Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
Biochemistry for Molecular Biologists | ||
Electives | ||
Complete 16 semester hours from the following: | 16 | |
BIOL 5103 to BIOL 9984 |
Concentrations
Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Coursework | ||
BIOL 6401 | Research Methods and Critical Analysis in Molecular Cell Biology | 4 |
BIOL 6407 | Biochemistry for Molecular Biologists | 4 |
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
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Coursework | ||
BIOL 6405 | Prokaryotic Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
BIOL 6407 | Biochemistry for Molecular Biologists | 4 |
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