Master of Science in Biology
The M.S. in Biology is a research-based degree in which the M.S. candidate will complete a thesis based on original research carried out by the student. The thesis should make a significant contribution to the body of scientific knowledge and be of sufficient quality to warrant publication in a peer-reviewed journal. M.S. students are expected to produce a written thesis proposal and give an oral presentation of that proposal during their first year in the program. Following the completion of the thesis, students will give an oral presentation of the defense to present the results of their research to the public.
Requirements
| Course Number and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL614 – Introduction to Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| BIOL615 – Introduction to R for Statistical Computing and Graphics | 1 |
| Take at least 2 credits from the following: BIOL561 – Advanced Topics in Aquatic Biology (1) BIOL562 – Advanced Topics in Animal Behavior (1) BIOL563 – Advanced Topics in Genetic Analysis (1) BIOL564 – Advanced Topics in Molecular Ecology, Evolution, and Phylogeography (1) BIOL565 – Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology Techniques (1) BIOL566 – Advanced Topics in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (1) BIOL567 – Advanced Topics in Extracellular Matrix in Development and Disease (1) BIOL598 – Seminar (1 – 4) | 2 |
| Take at least 18 credits from the following: | |
| Electives from course offerings that follow: Electives may include a maximum of six credits of Directed Research, must be approved by the student’s thesis committee, and may not include workshop, pass/fail or practicum/internship credits. | 18 |
| Take at least 6 credits from the following: BIOL593 – Thesis (1 – 12) | 6 |
| TOTAL | 30 |