M.S. in Biology Requirements
Plan A - with thesis (31 credits) 11 credits include:
BIOL 6113
| Biostatistics | |
BIOL 8201
| Biology Seminar for M.S. Students I
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BIOL 8202
| Biology Seminar for M.S. Students II
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| BIOL 8601-05 | Research for Master's Thesis I-V | |
| (Two thesis courses are required for the degree. However, the student may register for more than two, as needed.)
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| | 20 credits in graduate biology courses; at least half of these must have laboratory component.
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| | Make an oral presentation of thesis to Graduate Biology Seminar.
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| Submit an acceptable thesis based on laboratory research three months before the expected degree completion date with an oral defense two weeks before the expected degree completion date. | |
Plan B - without thesis (34 credits) 5 credits include:
BIOL 6133
| Biostatistics
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BIOL 8201
| Biology Seminar for M.S. Students I | |
BIOL 8202
| Biology Seminar for M.S. Students II | |
| 1 Credit from any Selected Topics course
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| 28 credits in graduate biology courses; at least half of these mu have a laboratory component
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| Prepare a library research paper in conjunction with Selected Topics course. Selected topics must be taken two semesters before expected completed of degree.
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| Oral presentation of research results is to be made during the last semester in the Graduate Biology Seminar.
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M.S. in Biology with Business Administration Minor
Plan C - with Library Thesis (34 credits) 5 credits include:
BIOL 6113
| Biostatistics | |
BIOL 8201
| Biology Seminar for M.S. Students I
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BIOL 8202
| Biology Seminar for M.S. Students II
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| 1 credit from any Selected Topics course
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| 13 credits in graduate biology courses; at least half of the must have a laboratory component
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15 credits include:
BMIS 6701
| Management Information Systems
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BLAW 6301
| Legal and Social Environment of Business
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BACC 6101
| Financial Accounting
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BMKT 6603
| Marketing Strategies
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BMGT 6503
| Management and Organizational Behavoir | |
ECON 6402
| The National Economy
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| Prepare a library research paper in conjunction with Selected Topics course.
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| Selected Topics must be taken two semesters before expected completion of degree.
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| Oral presentation of research results is to be made during the last semester in the Graduate Biology seminar.
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M.S. in Biology with Neuroscience Track
Plan F - Research Thesis (31 credits) Core Requirements (14 credits):
BIOL 6115
| Fundamentals of Neuroscience
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BIOL 6216
| Recombinant DNA Technology Lab
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BIOL 6231
| Molecular Biology
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BIOL 6355
| Methods in Neuroscience
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BIOL 8201
| Biology Seminar for M.S. Students I
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BIOL 8202
| Biology Seminar for M.S. Students II
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Electives (11 credits; to be selected from the following):
BIOL 7228
| Fundamentals of Toxicology
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BIOL 7291
| Selected Topics in Molecular Biolgy
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BIOL 7292
| Selected Topics in Immunology
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BIOL 7244
| Cellular Immunology
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BIOL 7492
| Selected Topics in Virology
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BIOL 7493
| Selected Topics in Neuroscience
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Thesis Requirements (6 credits)
BIOL 8601-05
| Research for Master's Thesis I-V
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| (Two thesis courses are required for the degree. However, the student may register for more than two, as needed.)
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| Oral presentation of thesis at the Graduate Biology Symposium | |
| Submission of an acceptable thesis based on laboratory research at least three months prior to expected completion of degree; an oral defense two weeks before the expected degree completion date.
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Plan G - Library Thesis (34 credits)
Core Requirements (14 credits):
BIOL 6115
| Fundamentals of Neuroscience | |
BIOL 6216
| Recombinant DNA Technology Lab
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BIOL 6231
| Molecular Biology
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BIOL 6333
| Cell Culture Techniques
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BIOL 6335
| Methods in Neuroscience
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BIOL 7291
| Selected Topics in Molecular Biology
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BIOL 8201
| Biology Seminar for M.S. Students I
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BIOL 8202
| Biology Seminar for M.S. Students II
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Electives (19 credits; to be selected from the following):
BIOL 6113
| Biostatistics | |
BIOL 6233
| Metabolic Pathways
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BIOL 6242
| Immunology | |
BIOL 6243
| Immunology Lab
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BIOL 6323
| Vertebrate Endocrinology
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BIOL 6325
| Introduction to Pharmacology
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BIOL 6326
| Vertebrate Physiology
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BIOL 6333
| Cell Culture Techniques
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BIOL 6334
| Developmental Biology
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BIOL 6369
| Cancer Biology
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BIOL 6431
| Microbial Genetics
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BIOL 7226
| Signal Transduction
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BIOL 7228
| Fundamentals in Toxicology
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BIOL 9191
| Special Topic in Biology Research
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Library Thesis (1 credit)
BIOL 7493
| Selected Topics in Neuroscience
(Selected Topics in Neuroscience must be taken two semesters before expected completion of degree).
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| Oral presentation of Library Thesis at the Graduate Biology Symposium |
| Prepare a library research paper in conjunction with Selected Topics in Neuroscience
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Examine the full list of course offerings and their descriptions in the Seton Hall University Graduate Catalogue. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
Seminar Requirements
All students are required to attend weekly seminars for a minimum of four semesters for the M.S. degree. Seminars include presentations by guest speakers and opportunities to discuss research projects.
Research Support
The Department of Biological Sciences faculty maintain active research programs sponsored through federal funding, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF). Collaborative research programs with local biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions provide further research training opportunities.
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