Master of Science in Biology
Curriculum
In many professions, the master’s degree is now the minimum requirement for either employment or
advancement. The MS in Biology program is designed for students with degrees in biology or related sciences who wish to increase their knowledge of biology prior to entering medical school, veterinary school, pharmacy school, PhD. programs, or other advanced areas of study. It is also appropriate for biologists who wish a master’s degree to advance in the workplace or to teach at the community college level. While this accelerated program is typically completed in one year, a limited number of openings are available for students wishing to complete the degree with a thesis option.
The MS with thesis option takes a minimum of a year and a half to complete. Students apply for this track by completing a research proposal as part of BIO623 in their first semester. This proposal is reviewed by a faculty committee prior to a student’s enrollment in BIO698. Students must maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA and be in good standing to remain in this track. The number of students accepted depends on faculty availability as research supervisors.
