Degree offered: M.S.
Concentration in Applied Biomedical and Genomic Science available
The Master of Science program in Biology prepares students to enter and complete doctoral and health professional programs in order to become productive teachers, researchers, and health professionals. To support this objective, this program will develop in all participants, through research experiences and other enrichment activities, independent thinking, creativity, critical judgment, and personal integrity. Specifically, this program is designed to enhance the student's ability to design experiments, to analyze results, to become competent using state-of-the-art research equipment, to enhance manipulative skills, and to improve the student's proficiency in oral and written communication. Students will have the opportunity to conduct research in various areas, including cancer research, diabetes research, molecular genetics, microbiology/immunology, genomics/bioinformatics, physiology, evolution, toxicology, and health disparities research.
The Concentration in Applied Biomedical and Genomic Science focuses on biomedical applications and gives students opportunities to engage in research in areas such as: genetics, microbiology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, physiology, evolution, toxicology, neuroscience, and health disparities.
Additional admission requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in Biology or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Considerations of performance in discipline-related coursework are critical in the holistic admissions review process, along with a competitive cumulative Grade Point Average (typically 3.0 or above).
Three or more of the following pre-requisites are required:
· One semester of Calculus
· One year of Physics
· One year of Cellular and Molecular Biology
· Chemistry through Organic Chemistry II
Two or more letters of recommendation from academic and professional references, which describe the applicant's background, strengths, and aptitudes for graduate study, should be submitted with the application. Letters of recommendation should be submitted by the same individuals who complete the recommendation form included in the standard Graduate College application.
Contact Information
College of Science and Technology
Department of Biology
Graduate Program Coordinator: Liesl Jeffers-Francis
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Biology Department Chair: Checo Rorie
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