Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Biology will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and principles of biology and of the development of biology as a discipline in the student’s area of specialization.
- Utilize the language and concepts of biology effectively in oral and written presentations.
- Select, apply and interpret appropriate metrics and computer applications to resolve biological issues and problems in the student’s area of specialization.
- Develop, implement and carry through to completion original research (Plan A).
- Develop and report secondary research based on literature search of published resources. Report must be at least 20 pages with a minimum of 10 current citations from peer-reviewed journals (Plan B).
Collaborate with other biologists, including researchers, administrators, teachers and students. This program is designed for the student seeking advanced training in professional biology, including the teaching of biology.
To be accepted into the program, a student must:
- Have a minimum of 30 semester hours in biology, 8 hours of chemistry, a statistics course, a minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 2.50 in biology and 2.50 overall.
- Submit to the department graduate coordinator the contact information for three references, a letter of intent, and documentation of a UCM faculty agreeing to serve as advisor
Students may be admitted into the program provisionally if the deficiencies in courses are satisfied in addition to program requirements.
Students may take graduate courses once accepted by UCM Graduate School but must have an advisor before acceptance into this degree program.
A student must submit a thesis and present departmental seminar (Plan A) or satisfy the additional course requirements shown below (Plan B). All biology graduate students must comply with “The Graduate Guide”. All students must pass an oral examination before completion of the program.
