Sample Schedules and Required Courses

Thirty hours are required for the master of science.

• 16 credit hours must be from approved biology courses in biology, botany, zoology, biotechnology and science.
• THES 698 - Thesis must be taken for a total of 6 hours of credit and has a prerequisite of permission from the graduate advisor.
• 14 credit hours from minors and electives
  Minors are optional, but if taken must include at least 8 hours of courses approved by a designated advisor from the minor area and the biology department.