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Jun 25, 2024
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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biological Sciences
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Program Description
Master of Science
This is a collaborative graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences. Departments that cooperate in the program are the Departments of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering; Biology and Microbiology; Dairy Science; Health and Nutrition Science; Natural Resource Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences; Plant Science, and Veterinary Science. Students interested in advanced studies in the biological sciences will have the opportunity to tailor a program that meets their interest by selecting courses offered by faculty from the participating departments.
Doctor of Philosophy
This is a cooperative program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biological Sciences. Departments that cooperate in the program are Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Animal Science, Biology and Microbiology, Dairy Science, Health and Nutrition Science, Natural Resource Management, Plant Science, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, at South Dakota State University.
The masters and doctoral programs allow for considerable latitude in the education and training of students. The plan of study can be designed to meet the interests and individual needs of the student. While the training of most students is largely directed to a single discipline represented within one of the participating departments, cross-discipline training is available. Generally, identification of a major professor with resources to support the student’s dissertation project is required for unconditional acceptance into the program. Therefore, interested persons should make application for program admission well in advance of the anticipated date of enrollment. Please refer to each departmental section for a listing of the graduate faculty and details regarding the areas of study offered in this program. Inquiries should be made directly to the department representing the discipline of interest.
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
| Master of Science: | Option A (Thesis required) | | | Option B (Research paper required in Biology specialization) | | Doctor of Philosophy: | 60 Credit Plan | | | 90 Credit Plan | Core Requirements
The student, major advisor and Advisory Committee select the discipline specific emphasis area of the biological sciences. The courses will be identified on the student’s Plan of Study no later than the end of the first year of study. Masters of Science
Option A
- Credits: 2
- Credits: 5-10
- 3 or more credits of STAT courses numbered 500-level or higher
- 6 additional course credits, designed to meet the interests and individual needs of the student
Option B
- Credits: 2
- minimum Credits: 2-3
- 3 or more credits of STAT courses numbered 500-level or higher
Doctor of Philosophy
- or Credit: 1 - Selected with advisory committee approval
- Credit: 1
- Minimum of 3 credits of STAT courses numbered 500-level or higher
- Credits: 30-40 - Students are required to present a seminar on their dissertation
Additional Admission Requirements
GRE: Not required
TOEFL: required score of 525 paper-based, 197 computer-based, 71 Internet-based
(Individual departments may have different requirements for GRE and TOEFL.) Course Offerings
The listing of courses is available within the departments participating in graduate education in the sciences at SDSU. The departments that courses are expected to be routinely selected from include Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering; Biology and Microbiology; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Dairy Science; Health and Nutrition Science; Natural Resource Management; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Plant Science, and Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences.
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