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MASTER OF SCIENCE in
Molecular/Cellular Biology
(MCBI)

This program prepares students to pursue research and teaching careers
in molecular and cellular biology. In addition to the general requirements
stated for admission to the Master of Science in Biology stated above, this
concentration requires the following for admission:
1. One year of general biology or equivalent (replaces twenty hours in
biology);
2. A course in genetics and a course in physiology;
3. A course in biochemistry with laboratory; and
4. One semester of calculus or equivalent.

If a statistics course was not previously taken, then BIOL509 Statistics
for Biologists must be taken as part of the program of study. A course in
physical chemistry and a course in microbiology are highly recommended.

Course Requirements
The concentration in molecular/cellular biology requires a minimum of 30
credit hours for thesis students and 34 credit hours for nonthesis students.
As many as six hours may be taken outside of the Department of Biology
as cognates. All courses in the program of study must be approved by the
student's guidance committee.

Required Courses.................................................................. 11-17 hours
BIOL589 Seminar (1 hr)
BIOL593 Seminar (1 hr)
BIOL526 Immunology (3 hrs)
BIOL540 Cell Biology (3 hrs)
BIOL542 Molecular Genetics (3 hrs)
Thesis students must select a minimum of six hours of research:
BIOL690/691/692 Thesis (1/2/3 hrs)
BIOL/BOTN/MICR/ZOOL697/698/699 Independent Study
(1/2/3 hrs)

Restricted Elective Courses................................................... 13-23 hours
13 to 23 credit hours selected in consultation with the graduate adviser. At
least five hours must include research methodology courses.

Cognate Courses........................................................................0-6 hours
Up to six credit hours selected in consultation with graduate adviser.

Program Total ...................................................................... 30-34 hours

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