2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Department of Biology & Microbiology
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Yajun Wu, Interim Department Head
Radhey Kaushik, Professor/Graduate Coordinator
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 228, Box 2104A
605-688-6141
Graduate degrees available through the Department of Biology and Microbiology are the M.S. and the Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. Students may choose specializations in Biology or Microbiology for the M.S. program, and Biology, Microbiology or Molecular Biology for their Ph.D. program. The M.S. Biological Sciences degree program prepares students for a variety of careers such as teachers, laboratory research assistants, positions with state and federal agencies, and many private industry positions. Some M.S. students choose to pursue a Ph.D. degree after completing their M.S. degree at SDSU. Similar career opportunities also exist for students completing their Ph.D. degree; however, job placement is typically at a higher level. University or college faculty positions generally require a Ph.D. degree. 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.
Normally at least two years are needed to complete the requirements for the M.S. degree and at least four years (without a prior master’s degree) for the Ph.D. degree. For some students, particularly those pursuing a career in secondary school teaching, a M.S. program with a non-thesis research option (Plan B) is available. Additional course work and a research paper are required in lieu of the thesis for the Plan B program. A list of graduate courses in the Biology and Microbiology Department is available in the Graduate Bulletin. Additional courses may be taken in closely related departments, such as Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Plant Science, and Animal Science.
Graduate Faculty
Bruce Bleakley, Professor
Volker Brözel, Professor
Nicholas Butzin, Associate Professor
Charles Fenster, Professor
Greg Heiberger, Associate Professor
Anne-Marie Hoskinson, Assistant Professor
Radhey Kaushik, Professor
Wanlong Li, Professor
Mark Messerli, Associate Professor
Madhav Nepal, Professor
Natalie Thiex, Associate Professor
Xiuqing Wang, Professor
Yajun Wu, Interim Department Head and Professor
Ruanbao Zhou, Professor
Programs
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Certificates
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