Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences
The Master of Science (MS) degree program emphasizes advanced training and research in biology and prepares students for careers in which an advanced research experience is required. The MS degree combines advanced coursework (30 units) in biology with a written thesis, which is based on original research and makes a new contribution to the field of biology. The program offers concentrations in Biological Conservation and Molecular and Cellular Biology. Students may also pursue general training in biology by electing the "No Concentration" option.
Students pursuing an MS degree in the Department of Biological Sciences design and conduct their own research under the direction of a graduate advisor and a supervisory committee, which consists of two or three additional faculty members. Although students work most closely with their graduate advisor as they conduct their research, they are encouraged to take advantage of the expertise of their committee as well as other faculty members in the department. A student’s thesis research may be conducted on or off campus. If it is conducted off campus, a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences must be identified as the student’s graduate advisor.
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