Biology, M.S.

Total: 7 Hours

Plan I: Research Literacy Paper

Students selecting Plan I will submit a paper to the College of Graduate Studies for review and approval after the paper has been approved by the student’s graduate committee chair.

• Required Core: 7 Hours
• Electives *: 28 Hours

Plan II: Research Project

Students selecting Plan II will submit a research paper based on an original, scientific investigation conducted under the supervision of the student’s graduate committee chair. This paper will refer specifically to the paper written in connection with BIOL 5950  and will have no reference to other papers that may be required in any other courses. After the paper is approved by the student’s graduate committee chair, it must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies where it will be reviewed and approved. 

• Required Core: 7 Hours
• BIOL 5950 - Research Paper 2
• Electives*: 24 Hours

Plan III: Thesis

Students selecting Plan III will submit a thesis based on an original, scientific investigation conducted under the supervision of the student’s graduate committee chair. This research will refer specifically to research performed in connection with BIOL 5990 . After the thesis is approved by the student’s graduate committee, it must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies where it will be reviewed and approved.

• Required Core: 7 Hours
• BIOL 5990 - Thesis 1-6
• Electives*: 20 Hours

Prerequisite:

1. BS Degree in Biology/Chemistry/Medical Technology
2. Current Licensure as Medical Technologist

Required:

• BIOL 5000 - Methods of Biological Research 4
• BIOL 5925 - Topics in Health Science 1

•  

• BIOL 5410 - Reproductive Physiology 3 or
• BIOL 5440 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4

Research Plan:

• BIOL 5950 - Research Paper 2 or
• BIOL 5990 - Thesis 1-6

Specialty Area:

• BIOL 5860 - Practicum I in Clinical Laboratory Science 4 *
• BIOL 5870 - Practicum II in Clinical Laboratory Science 4 *
• BIOL 5880 - Practicum III in Clinical Laboratory Science 4 *

Guided Electives:

• BIOL 5410 - Reproductive Physiology 3 **
• BIOL 5440 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4 **
• BIOL 5450 - Biotechnology 4
• EDUC 5200 - Evaluation of Teaching and Learning 3
• HHP 5510 - Health Care Economics 3
• HHP 5610 - Issues in Health Services Administration 3
• HHP 5630 - Finance Management of Health Care Service 3
• HHP 5640 - Human Resource Management 3
• HHP 5500 - Epidemiology and Vital Statistics 3
• HHP 5620 - Administrative Perspective of Disease 3

Total: 35-43 Hours

Prerequisites:

1. BS Degree in Biology/Chemistry/Medical Technology
2. Current Licensure as Medical Technologist

Required:

• BIOL 5000 - Methods of Biological Research 4
• BIOL 5925 - Topics in Health Science 1

•  

• BIOL 5410 - Reproductive Physiology 3 or
• BIOL 5440 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4

Research Plan:

• BIOL 5950 - Research Paper 2 or
• BIOL 5990 - Thesis 1-6

Specialty Area:

• BIOL 5850 - Clinical Practicum in Microbiology 12

Guided Electives:

• BIOL 5410 - Reproductive Physiology 3 **
• BIOL 5440 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4 **
• BIOL 5315 - Virology 4
• BIOL 5325 - Mycology 4
• BIOL 5335 - Microbiology Pathogenesis 4
• HHP 5500 - Epidemiology and Vital Statistics 3

Total: 35-43 Hours

SubTotal: 9 Hours

SubTotal: 2-6 Hours

SubTotal: 12 Hours

SubTotal: 12-15 Hours

Minimum of 35 SH Credit Required For Degree

* May Receive credit if current certification by ARRT or Equivalent accrediting agency within discipline.

** May receive credit as “Guided Elective” if not taken as “Required”.