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Complete before applying to BS/MS Biology
| # | REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | TYPICAL TIMELINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPA > 3.3 | Minimum GPA for Application | Apply after completion of 30 credit hours but before completion of 90 credit hours |
Complete before finishing BS Biology
Many BIOL and APPH classes were converted to the new BIOS subject code. A conversion table for students that have taken classes prior to the conversion can be found here.
| # | REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | TYPICAL TIMELINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate Biology Course | 3 hour graduate-level course (6000 and above - double counted towards both BS and MS degrees)#,* | 4th year - Fall |
| 2 | Graduate Biology Course | 3 hour graduate-level course (6000 and above - double counted towards both BS and MS degrees)#,* | 4th year - Spring |
| 3 | Capstone research | BIOS 4690 | 4th year - Spring |
| 4 | Thesis committee | Identify and contact faculty to serve on your thesis committee for your MS degree | 4th year - Spring |
| 5 | GPA >3.0 | Minimum GPA for graduation with BSBIO to continue into MSBINF | 4th year - Spring |
Complete during MS Biology
| # | REQUIREMENTS | DETAILS | TYPICAL TIMELINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Committee meeting | Discuss plans for MS research | 5th year – Fall (beginning of semester) |
| 2 | Masters Research | 8 hours (BIOL 8901 + BIOL 7000) | 5th year - Fall |
| 3 | Graduate Biology Courses | BIOL 6000 and above (6 hours) | 5th year - Fall |
| 4 | Biology Seminar | BIOL 8002 (1 hour) | 5th year - Fall |
| 5 | Committee meeting | Update committee on research progress and expected results | 5th year – Spring (beginning of semester) |
| 6 | Masters Research | 8 hours (BIOL 8901 + BIOL 7000) | 5th year - Spring |
| 7 | Graduate Biology Courses | BIOL 6000 and above (6 hours) | 5th year - Spring |
| 8 | Biology Seminar | BIOL 8003 (1 hour) | 5th year - Spring |
| 9 | Thesis defense | Defend MS thesis | 5th year – Spring (end of semester) |
| 10 | GPA >2.70 | Minimum GPA for graduation with MSBIO | End of Masters |
# Note that classes cannot be triple counted towards a major, minor, and masters degree.
* Requires a level permit from the Registrar’s Office. This will be granted with senior standing or a petition to the faculty.
Example Schedule of Classes
Many BIOL and APPH classes were converted to the new BIOS subject code. A conversion table for students that have taken classes prior to the conversion can be found here.
The full 5 year program of study can be completed as follows:
BS: Total Degree Hours = 122
| 1st Year Fall | Hours | 1st Year Spring | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 - English Composition I | 3 | HIST 2111 or 2112 or POL 1101 or PUBP 3000 or INTA 1200 | 3 |
| MATH 1551 - Differential Calculus | 2 | ENGL 1102 - English Composition II | 3 |
| BIOS 1207 AND 1207L - Biological Principles | 4 | MATH 1553 - Linear Algebra | 2 |
| CHEM 1211K - Chemical Principles I | 4 | BIOS 1208 AND 1208L - Organismal Biology [C] | 4 |
| GT 1000 - Freshman Seminar [B] | 1 | CHEM 1212K - Chemical Principles II | 4 |
| TOTAL | 14 | TOTAL | 16 |
| 2nd Year Fall | Hours | 2nd Year Spring | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOS 2300 - Ecology or BIOS 2600 - Genetics | 3 | BIOS 2300 - Ecology or BIOS 2600 - Genetics | 3 |
| BIOS 2301 - Ecology Lab or BIOS 2601 - Genetics Lab [D] | 1 | BIOS 2301 - Ecology Lab or BIOS 2601 - Genetics Lab [D] | 1 |
| CHEM 2311 - Organic Chemistry I | 3 | CHEM 2312 - Organic Chemistry II or CHEM 2313 Bioorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | CHEM 2380 - Synthesis Lab | 2 |
| Global Perspective (Either Humanities or Social Science elective) | 3 | MATH 1552 (OR MATH 1555) - Integral Calculus | 4 |
| Computing Requirement (CS 1301 or 1315 or 1371) | 3 | Quantitative Biology Requirement [E] or Free Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 or 16 | TOTAL | 15 or 16 |
| 3rd Year Fall | Hours | 3rd Year Spring | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOS 3450 - Cell & Molecular Biology or BIOS 3600 - Evolution | 3 | BIOS 3450 - Cell & Molecular Biology or BIOS 3600 - Evolution | 3 |
| Quantitative Biology Requirement or Free Elective [G] | 3 | BIOS 2301 - Ecology Lab or BIOS 2601 - Genetics Lab or BIOS 3451 - Cell & Molecular Biology Lab [D] | 1 |
| Free Elective | 2 | Biology Elective [G] | 6 |
| PHYS 2211 Introductory Physics I | 4 | PHYS 2212 - Introductory Physics II | 4 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | Wellness | 2 |
| Total | 16 | Total | 16 |
| 4th Year Fall | Hours | 4th Year Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOS 4690 Independent Research [F] | 3 | Graduate Biology Elective (BIOL 6000 or higher) | 3 |
| BIOS 4460 Communicating Biological Research [H] | 1 | Free Electives | 6 |
| Biology Elective | 3 | Humanities or Social Sciences Electives | 6 |
| Graduate Biology Elective (BIOL 6000 or higher) [G] | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 16 | Total | 15 |
[A] MATH 1501 and 1502 can be substituted for MATH 1503 and 1504
[B] Not required for graduation.
[C] Four hours of Biology Elective credit can be substituted. Students should discuss this option with their academic advisor.
[D] Students must take two of the following three lab courses with the corresponding lecture courses: Ecology, Genetics, Cell & Molecular Biology.
[E] The quantitative biology requirement can be met by taking BIOS 2400, 4150, or 4401.
[F] The Senior Research Experience can be met by taking BIOS 4590 or 4690.
[G] Biology electives include 12 "depth" credit hours of "BIOS" courses (excluding BIOS 4694-4699) and 9 "breadth" credit hours of courses, as described in the Student Handbook.
[H] Senior Research Experience and Communicating Biology Research may be swapped with biology elective in fourth year.
| 5th Year Fall | Hours | 5th Year Spring | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Research | 8 | Masters Research | 8 |
| Graduate Electives | 6 | Graduate Electives | 6 |
| Biology Seminar | 1 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 15 |
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS INCLUDING DOUBLE-COUNTED CREDITS (6 HOURS) = 36
Questions?
- For questions on undergraduate courses, please contact your academic advisor
- For questions on graduate courses, please contact Chung Kim ([email protected])
- For questions on research, please contact your research advisor
- All other questions can be sent to [email protected]
