Program of Study
The program is designed to guide each student toward realizing
her or his potential as an independent research biologist.
Students are encouraged to become experts in the theory
and practice of their chosen area of research, as well as
to obtain breadth in other areas strongly represented in
the program.
Research areas include genetics, molecular biology, developmental
biology, cell biology, structural biology, immunology, and
neurobiology.
Graduate courses are available in all of these areas. A
total of six graduate-level courses, which must include
BIOL 103b, BIOL 105b, and one laboratory or research based
course, with the balance to be agreed upon with the program
advisor, are required for the degree. The laboratory or
research component can be met by BIOL 300, BIOL 155, BIOL
298 or BIOL 299 and is typically taken in the spring. All
students are required to take CONT 300b (Ethical Practice
in Health-Related Sciences), usually offered in the spring.
The student must receive grades of B- or better in all courses
and may be terminated at the end of the first semester if
the student's record is unsatisfactory.
Residence Requirement
