Master of Science in Biological Sciences
Option Two

Students enrolled in the non-thesis option are required to complete two independent studies. The first, BIO699, is a lab rotation required for which 4 to 6 credit hours can be applied to your program of study. The second, BIO799 literature critique, is a literature research project for which 6 credit hours can apply towards your program of study.

Requirements

One course in scientific writing: BIO 608, ENG 533, 600, or 602.

Complete a minimum of 45 quarter credits. At least 30 hrs must be at the 600-800 level in life science related fields.

Be registered in the quarter of thesis defense/oral exam.

Maintain a 3.0 cumulative average with no more that 9 cr hrs of "C" grades applying to degree.

4 graduate seminars, 2 of which must be in the department (BIO800).

Program of Study on file with Graduate Studies and the Biology Department by the beginning of the 3rd quarter or 25 cr hrs.

4 to 6 hrs. of BIO699, Special Problems in Biology. Copy of written report must be filed with graduate advisor.

Register for a maximum of 6 cr. hrs. of BIO 799, Literature Review.