Master of Science in Biological Sciences
In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:
Two tracks are available, research or coursework. (Note: Until further notice, no new students will be admitted to the coursework track.)
Research Track
- Minimum Semester Hours Required 32.
- Course Work At least 24 semester hours of 400- and 500-level courses are required. A minimum of 9 semester hours of 500-level courses must be letter-graded courses (A to F), not project (BIOS 597), thesis (BIOS 598), or seminar courses which are graded Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U).
- Comprehensive Final Examination Required. The examination typically includes an oral presentation and defense of the research thesis.
- Thesis, Project, or Coursework-Only Options Thesis required. No other options are available.
- Thesis: Students must earn at least 5 semester hours of BIOS 598.
Course Work Track
- Minimum Semester Hours Required 32.
- Coursework At least 24 semester hours of 400- and 500-level courses are required. A minimum of 9 semester hours of 500-level courses must be letter-graded courses (A to F), not project (BIOS 597), thesis (BIOS 598), or seminar courses which are graded Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U).
- Comprehensive Final Examination Required. The examination typically includes an oral presentation of the project.
- Thesis, Project, or Coursework-Only Options Project required. No other options are available.
- Project: Students must take at least 5 semester hours of BIOS 597.
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