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BIOLSC-MA - Molecular and Cell Biology

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Biological SciencesBiological Sciences - MastersMA - Master of Arts

Simple Requirements

To obtain the M.A. degree, candidates must complete 30 credit hours at the 6000 level in biological science. A three-term-hour research project is required of all students. At least one year must be spent as a full-time student at SMU.

The requirements are distributed as follows; note that completing the minimum credit hours in each of the categories below is not sufficient in completing the 30-credit hour M.A. degree. Consult with the director of graduate studies for appropriate course selection.

Completion requirement

Upon consultation with the director of graduate studies, other graduate biology courses can be substituted with approval.

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0021101
  • 0272061
  • 0021191

Four or more courses chosen from the following list; other courses may be taken upon approval of the director of graduate studies:

Complete at least 4 of the following Courses:
  • 0281801
  • 0281811
  • 0021131
  • 0261151
  • 0277651
  • 0281841
  • 0021331
  • 0261591

Students complete at least two terms of this course:

Enroll in the following Courses:
  • 0020931

Students complete at least two terms of this course:

Enroll in the following Courses:
  • 0020921

In addition to core courses and electives, students enroll in at least one of the following research courses to complete their research requirement:

Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 0224401
  • 0224391
  • 0021291
  • 0021301
  • 0021311
  • 0021321