Plan D - with thesis (31 credits)

• 11 credits include:

• 15 credits form the Microbiology Course Group; at least half of these must have a labor component.
• 3 credits from either:

• 2 credits from either Microbiology Course Group or Biology Course Group
• Make an oral presentation of thesis at the Graduate Biology Symposium
• 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 completion date

• 5 credits include:

• 20 credits from the Microbiology Course Group; at least half of these must have a laboratory component
• 1 credit from either of the following:

• 3 credits from either:

• 5 credits from either Microbiology Course Group of Biology Course Group
• Prepare a library research paper in conjunction with Selected Topic course. Selected Topics must be taken two semesters before the expected completion of degree.
• Oral presentation of research results is to be given during the last semester at the Graduate Biology Symposium.
  

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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 the National Science Foundation (NSF). Collaborative research programs with local biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions provide further research training opportunities.