Program Learning Outcomes
The focus of the program is to offer quality graduate level courses in advanced topics in biological science and graduate M.S. students prepared for an advanced degree program (e.g., M.D., D.O., Pharm.D., D.D.S) including those with a research focus (e.g., Ph.D.), or research technician positions in industry or academic. Graduating students will be able to:
1. develop the skillset to carryout experiments in a certain discipline within the Biological Sciences and obtain and understanding of how these technical skills are applied to test very different biological questions.
2. exhibit knowledge of the scientific study undertaken beyond that expected of a technician.
3. conduct original research of significant magnitude for publication.
Admission
Requirements for admission to the Graduate School, including English proficiency, may be found in the Admission section of this Bulletin. In addition, applicants to the graduate program in biological science must submit evidence of the following:
- an undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale;
- results from the General Test of the Graduate Record Exam;
- a statement of purpose describing the applicant’s background, specific interests in biology, and long-term professional objectives; and
- reference letters (evaluations) from two individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or technical background
Students not meeting the specific course requirements at the time of application may be admitted on conditional grounds. In such cases, coursework required to make up deficiencies will be determined by the departmental Graduate Committee and should be undertaken during the first year of graduate work. Credit for courses required to correct deficiencies cannot be applied to the graduate degree requirements.
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