Biological Sciences M.S.
(Select from two emphases)
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 30 Credits
See “Biological Sciences M.S.”.
Degree Requirements
Research Core — 4 hours
| BIO 594 | Foundations of Biological Research | 2 |
| BIO 691 | Seminar in Biological Sciences | 1 |
Basic Elective Credits — 7-10 hours
Advanced Study Electives — 8 hours
Enrichment and Non-Scheduled Electives — 3 hours
Required Electives — 2-5 hours
Hours can be selected with the approval of the student’s advisor from the above list of enrichment and non-scheduled classes or other appropriate classes in the sciences or College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.
NOTES: Students must complete a minimum of 50 semester hours in biological science of combined undergraduate and graduate courses.
Non-Thesis Emphasis
BIO 697 Graduate Research (1-6) To be taken before last semester
To receive the required BIO 697 credit for the non-thesis Master’s degree, students must submit, and have approved by their advisor, a proposal to carry out a capstone experience based on a topic relevant to their professional interest. Students also must pass a written evaluation pertaining to the specific topic upon completion of the project, which will be administered by the advisor.
Thesis Emphasis
BIO 699 Thesis (1-6) Research Elective, Take 6 hours
NOTE: Students are also required to have submitted one research manuscript for publication prior to graduation.