Program Admission Requirements
To be eligible for consideration the applicant should have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (out of 4.00) or higher and an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Biology or related life science from an accredited College or University. Application materials: a statement including the names of two faculty whose research is of interest; three letters of reference; unofficial transcripts.
Program Description
The program for the M.S. degree in biology requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate study, including three semesters of BIOL 696, one semester of BIOL 697 and a 6-hour thesis. An oral defense of the thesis is required.