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Nov 09, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Molecular and Cellular Biology, M.S.
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The M.S. in molecular and cellular biology program is designed primarily for students who are research oriented and who wish to prepare for advanced work at the doctoral level.
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Degree Requirements
To become candidates for the M.S. degree, students must prepare, present and successfully defend a written research proposal.
In addition, candidates must complete 30 credit hours, including 18 credit hours at the 6000 level and BIOL 6398 - Thesis , BIOL 6399 - Thesis , and conduct a research project, the results of which must be presented orally and defended before an appropriate examining committee of the faculty. At least one year must be spent as a full-time student at SMU.
Core Courses (9 Credit Hours)
Upon consultation with the director of graduate studies, other graduate biology courses can be substituted with approval.
Graduate Seminar Course (4 Credit Hours)
Students complete four terms of this course:
Concepts in the Biological Sciences Course (4 Credit Hours)
Students complete four terms of this course:
Research Courses (7 Credit Hours)
Students typically enroll in multiple terms of research courses under their adviser until reaching the required seven credit hours for the research project.
Thesis Courses (6 Credit Hours)
Students register for these courses during their last two semesters:
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