2017-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Human Biology (M.S.)


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Program Coordinator/Contact

Volker Brözel, Department Head
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 228, Box 2104A
605-688-6141
E-mail: volker.brozel@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/biology-and-microbiology

Program Information

The M.S. in Human Biology provides graduate-level preparation for students for successful admission to professional schools, including those not admitted directly to professional school from an undergraduate program. The program is designed to provide graduate-level preparation for students who desire admission to professional schools in human healthcare. This includes but is not limited to programs such as: Allopathic Medical Doctor (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S), and Master of Science – Physician Assistant Studies (M.S. – PAS). The M.S. program allows for additional opportunities to demonstrate their academic excellence and polish their professional skills. This program directly strengthens the academic capacity of the student with special attention to advanced content knowledge and case based application, professional development and professional skills needed by the healthcare provider.

Academic Requirements

Students must maintain an overall program grade point average of 3.0.

Course Delivery Format

Biology courses are delivered in traditional lecture, laboratory, seminar and discussion formats.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees


Master of Science Option B - Research/Design Paper 32 Credit Hours

Core Requirements


Electives


Select nine credits from the following. Credits: 9

Total Required Credits: 32 (Option B)


Additional Admission Requirements


GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Score of 525 paper-based, 71 Internet based
IELTS: 5.5

Accelerated Master’s Program


The accelerated Master’s program will be available to eligible SDSU students conditionally admitted to the graduate program. Up to 6 credits applied to the B.S. program may be used to satisfy graduate credit. Students will enroll in the graduate coursework in the spring of their final undergraduate year. Once students complete the graduate coursework in the M.S. in Human Biology with B or above grades, and graduate with a B.S. in Human Biology, including all dual-credit courses, they will by fully accepted into the program.

In order to apply, students must:

  1. Be enrolled in the B.S.in Human Biology;
  2. Have earned 90 undergraduate credits with a GPA of 2.9 or higher;
  3. Meet all degree requirements as stipulated by Regental or University policy;
  4. Submit to the a statement of interest identifying how the M.S. in Human Biology will contribute to their academic and career goals;
  5. Submit at least two letters of reference regarding his/her ability to participate in the program;
  6. Submit scores for the GRE, MCAT, DAT, or OAT; and
  7. Submit the application for admission to the graduate school.

General Requirements


Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

For additional information refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .

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