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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 BIO 509 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)
BIO 501 Proposal Development in Biology (1)
BIO 502 Seminar in Biology (1)
BIO 526 Immunology (3)
BIO 540 Cell Biology (3)
BIO 542 Molecular Genetics (3)
Thesis students must select a minimum of six hours of research:
BIO 690/691/692 Thesis (1/2/3 hrs)
BIO 697/698/699 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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