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Master of Science in Biology - Suggested Degree Course Plan

The following Degree Course Plan is designed to be a guide in order to fulfill the requirements of the Master of Science (MS) in Biology Program based on a two-year study plan, however, degree plans may vary. Students should discuss with their thesis advisor to establish an appropriate plan of study. Please note that some biology electives may not be offered every semester.

Thesis Track (32 SCH) Degree Plan
Thesis Track (32 SCH)CoursesSCH
Year 1, Fall
BIOL 5105Graduate Seminar*1
BIOL 5310Graduate Scientific Scholarship*3
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective3-4
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective¹2-4
9 (min)
Year 1, Spring
BIOL 5105Graduate Seminar*1
BIOL 5XXXGraduate Biostatistics l*3
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective3
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective¹2-4
9 (min)
Year 2, Fall
BIOL 5105Graduate Seminar*1
BIOL 5306Thesis*3
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective²3-4
7 (min)
Year 2, Spring
BIOL 5105Graduate Seminar*1
BIOL 5306Thesis*3
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective²3-4
7 (min)

*Required
¹Can be substituted by Independent Study or Thesis
²Can be substituted by Independent Study

TOTAL SCH32 (min)
Thesis Track (36 SCH) Degree Plan
Thesis Track (36 SCH)CoursesSCH
Year 1, Fall
BIOL 5105Graduate Seminar*1
BIOL 5310Graduate Scientific Scholarship*3
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective3-4
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective¹2-4
9 (min)
Year 1, Spring
BIOL 5105Graduate Seminar*1
BIOL 5XXXGraduate Biostatistics l*3
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective3-4
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective¹2-4
9 (min)
Year 2, Fall
BIOL 5105Graduate Seminar*1
BIOL 5XXXIndependent Study2-4
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective3-4
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective¹3-4
9 (min)
Year 2, Spring
BIOL 5105Graduate Seminar*1
BIOL 5XXXIndependent Study2-4
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective3-4
BIOL 5XXXBiology Elective¹3-4
9 (min)
¹Can be substituted by Independent Study
TOTAL SCH36