2026-2027 Graduate Catalog (20273)
Biology, M.S. master
Biology, MS
Required Credits: 30
Required GPA: 3.00
I. REQUIRED CORE
Complete the following courses:
- BIOL 6338 Advanced Science Communication (3 credits)
- BIOL 6350 Computer Applications in Statistics (3 credits)
orENVR 6410 Environmental Data Science and Modeling (3 credits) - BIOL 6890 Grants and Contracts (3 credits)
or ENVR 6790 Environmental Project Management (3 credits)
Must be taken 4 times over 4 semesters for 4 credits:
II. REQUIRED ELECTIVES
Select, with consent of advisor, a minimum of 11
semester credits of graduate level coursework.
III. REQUIRED RESEARCH THESIS
Complete the following course for 6 credits:
- BIOL 6990 Thesis (1-4 credits)
Pathway 2: Non-Thesis Option
I. REQUIRED CORE
Complete the following courses:
- BIOL 6330 Current Topics in Biology (3 credits)
- BIOL 6338 Advanced Science Communication (3 credits)
- BIOL 6350 Computer Applications in Statistics (3 credits)
or ENVR 6410 Environmental Data Science and Modeling (3 credits) - BIOL 6460 Teaching and Learning in College STEM (3 credits)
or ENVR 6250 Advanced Environmental Studies (3 credits) - BIOL 6890 Grants and Contracts (3 credits)
or ENVR 6790 Environmental Project Management (3 credits)
II. REQUIRED ELECTIVES
Select, with consent of advisor, a minimum of 12 semester credits of graduate level coursework.
III. REQUIRED CAPSTONE (Note: Completed in student's final semester.)