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The M.A. in Biological Sciences emphasizes broad graduate training, designed to educate and train students with specific professional goals. As such, a restrictive curriculum will not be specified. Instead, individualized programs will be designed according to the needs and career objectives of the individual student, in consultation with the student and Department faculty members with expertise in the chosen area of study. The program of study must be approved by both the student’s major advisor and by the Graduate Coordinator. The M.A. program requires 35 hours of course work and an oral examination. A maximum of 6 hours of research may be counted toward the 35 hours. Up to nine hours of approved graduate course work outside the department may be accepted towards the graduate course work requirements. All students enrolled in the M.A. program must select an exam committee of at least three faculty members who will administer the oral examination. If the student fails the exam on the first attempt, a second attempt must be made the following semester (including summer semesters). Failing the comprehensive oral exam a second time will require a formal petition for a third attempt.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Study Level
Masters
The M.A. in Biological Sciences emphasizes broad graduate training, designed to educate and train students with specific professional goals. As such, a restrictive curriculum will not be specified. Instead, individualized programs will be designed according to the needs and career objectives of the individual student, in consultation with the student and Department faculty members with expertise in the chosen area of study. The program of study must be approved by both the student’s major advisor and by the Graduate Coordinator. The M.A. program requires 35 hours of course work and an oral examination. A maximum of 6 hours of research may be counted toward the 35 hours. Up to nine hours of approved graduate course work outside the department may be accepted towards the graduate course work requirements. All students enrolled in the M.A. program must select an exam committee of at least three faculty members who will administer the oral examination. If the student fails the exam on the first attempt, a second attempt must be made the following semester (including summer semesters). Failing the comprehensive oral exam a second time will require a formal petition for a third attempt.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
Applicants must a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of not less than 2.5 in the last 60 semester of study. International students must have minimum score of 90 (internet based), 575 (written test) on TOEFL; a score of 6.5 on the IELTS; a score of 53 on the PTE.
Jan-2000
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Study Level
Masters
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