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BIOLSC-MS - Molecular and Cell Biology

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Biological SciencesBiological Sciences - MastersMS - Master of Science

Simple Requirements

To become candidates for the M.S. degree, students must prepare, present and successfully defend a written thesis, based on students’ research that has been approved by their faculty committee.

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.

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

Students complete four terms of this course:

Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
  • 0020931

Students complete four terms of this course:

Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
  • 0020921

Students typically enroll in multiple terms of research courses under their adviser until reaching the required seven credit hours for the research project.

Earn at least 7 credits from the following:
  • 0224401
  • 0224391
  • 0021291
  • 0021301
  • 0021311
  • 0021321

Students register for these courses during their last two semesters:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0021361
  • 0021371