MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
PROGRAM OF STUDY

Master of Science in Biology Curriculum

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Required Courses:
A student is required to complete a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours with a "B" or better average and submit an acceptable thesis. Six (6) of the required credits must be in "Thesis Research".

Course Number Course Title Semester Hours
BIO 511 Biostatistics 3
BIO 515 Molecular Biology, or
BIO 540 Cell Biology, or
CHEM 531 Biochemistry 4
BIO 589 Graduate Seminar 1
BIO 599 Thesis Research 6
Total Hours 14

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Elective Courses:
A student in consultation with his/her advisor and guidance committee must select a minimum of sixteen (16) semester hours from departmental course offerings to complete degree requirements with emphasis in one of the following areas:

Molecular Biology
Developmental Biology
Genetics
Microbiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Plant Science
Environmental Science
Marine Biology
Invertebrate Zoology

Department of Biology
P. O. Box 18540
Jackson, Mississippi 39217
(601) 979-2586 FAX: (601) 979-5853

School of Science and Technology
College of Science, Engineering and Technology