Department of Biological Sciences
There are four graduate degree programs in the Department of Biological Sciences:
- Master of Arts in Biological Sciences
- Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences
- Master of Science degree in Marine Science
- Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biological Sciences
The primary objective of both the M.S. and Ph.D. programs is to train scientists and scholars to perceive fundamental biological problems and to investigate them successfully. M.S. and pre-doctoral students undertake a diversified program of study that includes course work, seminars and laboratory research. Up to 12 credit hours of graduate course work taken at other institutions and meeting Graduate School requirements may be transferred.
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