Biological Sciences, Master of Science (M.S.)
Thesis option: 30 credits
Non-thesis option: 30 credits
Students cannot be formally admitted into the M.S. program, but can earn the M.S. along the way to the Ph.D. Of the 30 credits required, 18 credits must be at the 600-level or above including BISI701 and BISI712. Of the 30 credits required, 16 credits must be in Biological Sciences with at least three courses in a single area of specialization.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| BISI701 | Teaching & Professional Development in Biology | 1 |
| BISI712 | Responsible Conduct of Research for Biologists | 1 |
| Select 22 credits | 22 | |
| Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| Thesis: | ||
| Master's Thesis Research | ||
| Non-Thesis: | ||
Complete a scholarly paper | ||
Additional coursework | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |