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Nov 22, 2024
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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biology and Microbiology
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The Department of Biology and Microbiology provides students with a wide range of opportunities for advanced study. The graduate faculty offer expertise and graduate student advisement in subdisciplines from molecular biology through ecology. Faculty members are very successful in obtaining extramural funds to support graduate student projects. Graduate students have modern research laboratories, equipment and field research sites available to carry out their research projects. The learning environment, scholarly excellence and quality of teaching are areas of strength in the department’s Graduate Program.
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
| Masters of Science |
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Option B |
| Doctor of Philosophy |
60 Credit Plan |
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90 Credit Plan |
Core Requirements
For details see specific programs: MS in Biological Sciences; or PhD in Biological Sciences.
Graduation requirements for Master’s and PhD for Biology and Microbiology.
MS graduation requirements
- Yearly evaluation (research progress + coursework)
- Presentation of Thesis/Paper (public) during last semester of program
- Oral defense of Thesis (committee) during last semester of program
- Thesis (Plan A) - OR - Research Paper (Plan B) completion
PhD graduation requirements
- Yearly evaluation (research progress + coursework)
- Comprehensive written exam (mid-program)
- Comprehensive oral exam (defense of written exam/research progress) (mid-program)
- Oral presentation of Dissertation (public) during last semester of program
- Oral defense of Dissertation (committee) during last semester of program
- Dissertation completion Additional Admission Requirements
GRE: Scores ranking above the 50th percentile will strengthen the case for admission
TOEFL: Score of 575 paper-based, 233 computer-based, 90 Internet based, or 6.5 for IELTS.
At least two letters of reference or Personal References must be sent to the Department. A personal statement that includes a description of the applicants involvement in research, the applicants research interest, and career goals is also required.
Retention in the program is dependent on formation of a committee and completion of review matrix by the end of the first year. In ensuing years, students must have a committee meeting and complete review annually. |
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