Accelerated M.S. in Biology (pathway)

Accepted students may apply up to six credits of 5000-level or above coursework to both degrees.

Students should apply for the accelerated Master’s program no later than the semester prior to their final undergraduate year. During their final year of undergraduate study, students must select a graduate advisory committee and formalize their graduate research or independent study topic and program of study.

Thesis students must also enroll in course (Directed study) for one credit with their research advisor during their final semester of undergraduate study, and pass with a B or better, to remain in the accelerated program. Both thesis and independent study students must receive a B or better in dual counted classes to remain in the accelerated program. Independent study students must also enroll in one semester of course (graduate seminar) during their final undergraduate year.