Graduate Degree Requirements

Students who are candidates for the Master of Science degree in biology must meet the following requirements:

• The candidate must complete a minimum of 45 quarter credits. A maximum of 12 credits of graduate courses may be transferred from other institutions. At least 30 quarter hours must be at the 700-800 level in biological sciences and related fields.
• The candidate must be registered during the final quarter while finishing requirements, thesis defense, and graduating. BIO 789 (1 credit), Continuing Registration, can be taken if all course work is completed, except for Thesis Defense.
• The candidate must maintain a 3.0 cumulative average; no more than 9 credit hours of "C" grades may be applied to the degree.
• The College of Science and Mathematics requires a Program of Study to be filed with the School of Graduate Studies by the start of the third quarter of enrollment for full-time students. This must be approved by your advisor.
• It is the responsibility of the student to become familiar with all the regulations, procedures, deadlines, and requirements of the Biology Department and the College of Science and Math.

Additional Information: http://www.wright.edu/biology/programs/gradresources.html

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Course Work

Required & Elective Courses

Thesis Preparation & Defense