BIOL-MS - Biology, M.S.

The purpose of the Master of Science degree program in the Department of Biology is to prepare graduates for high-level careers in various areas of biology. The department offers the M.S. degree with the option of selecting from a variety of thesis research topics based on individual research interests of the faculty.

The M.S. in Biology is a 30 hour research degree program. Core requirements are defined as follows:

• Core required courses: 1 hour

• Advisor Approved Electives: 20 hours

• Research and Thesis: 6 hours

• Statistics course: 3 hours

• Total Hours: 30 hours