Biology, M.S.

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.  The department website provides an overview of the program, admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/biology/programs.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (30-39 CREDITS)

Required Courses (2 credits) 
BIO 550 – Research Methods in Biology
BIO 560 – Scientific Communication: General Topics Seminar

Elective Courses (24 credits) 
24 credits in graduate-level Biology (excluding BIO 550, 560, 561, 590, 591)

Capstone Requirement (4-13 credits)

Option 1: Master Thesis Track
BIO 590 – Thesis Research (must be taken twice)
BIO 591 – Biology Thesis Writing and Scientific Communication
Two additional courses in graduate level Biology 

Option 2: Special Project Track  
BIO 561 – Scientific Communication: Special Topics Seminar
BIO 600 – Special Project Independent Study and Research 
Three additional courses in graduate level Biology 

Option 3: Comprehensive Exam Track
BIO 561 – Scientific Communication: Special Topics Seminar
One additional courses in graduate level Biology 
Comprehensive Examination