Graduate Bulletin and Course Catalog
Master of Science in Biology
Department of Biology
College of Arts & Sciences
Steven W. Seagle, Chair and Professor
SeagleSW@appstate.edu
Ray S. Williams, Assistant Chair and Associate Professor
WillmsRS@appstate.edu
Gary L. Walker, Program Director and Professor
WalkerGL@appstate.edu
http://www.biology.appstate.edu/
The Department of Biology offers the Master of Science in Biology (207*/26.0101) with concentrations in
Cell and Molecular Biology (207B/26.0101)
General Biology (207C/26.0101)
The graduate program is designed to prepare men and women for competitive careers in the field of biology, including environmental jobs and teaching and research positions, while also preparing students for further graduate and professional work at doctoral levels. Our program provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of the broad fields in biology while allowing specialization in an area of their choice. In recent years, the Graduate Program in Biology has been twice named the Outstanding Graduate Program at Appalachian, and a number of graduate students have been awarded grants or scholarships for their proposed and ongoing research.
PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY (Major Code: 207*/26.0101)
Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation*, official GRE general exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended; statement of interest and intent; commitment from a Biology faculty member to chair the applicant’s thesis committee**.
*Recommendations should be written by persons familiar with the applicant’s academic performance.
**Applicants are encouraged to contact the program director as early as possible regarding thesis research interests.
Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: (GRE V % x 4) + (GRE Q % x 4) + (Analytical writing x 50) + (GPA x 300) = 1300, with a minimum GRE analytical writing score of 4.
Location: On Campus
Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Biology |
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Required Courses |
BIO 5000: Bibliography and Research (4) |
8 to 12 |
Concentration (CHOOSE ONE) |
Cell and Molecular Biology (207B):
3-15 s.h. of graduate elective courses OR |
18 to 22 |
Total Semester Hours Required for the Master of Science in Biology |
30 |
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Other Requirements for the MS in Biology:
Thesis: Required
Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: A written comprehensive examination and an oral defense of the thesis.
Product of Learning: None required
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