Alcorn State University · USA

Master of Science in Biology

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Introduction

Master of Science in Biology is a Masters program taught at Alcorn State University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Science in Biology (MS) at Alcorn State University prepares students for doctoral programs and professional careers in biological sciences. The curriculum combines advanced classroom instruction with mentored scholarly pursuit of new knowledge, leading to either a thesis document or a special project paper.

Students complete coursework plus an exit requirement of a thesis or non-thesis project. The thesis plan includes Core Courses such as Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology, Advanced Biostatistics, Thesis I, and Thesis II, and it requires an oral defense for progression to degree completion. The non-thesis plan uses Special Project plus core courses and general electives.

Modules

BI 507 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BI 523 Advanced Biostatistics
BI 599 Thesis I
BI 600 Thesis II
BI 540 Molecular Genetics
BI 597 Special Project
BI 500 Advanced Parasitology
BI 501 Advanced Plant Physiology
BI 502 Advanced Plant Pathology
BI 503 Mycology
BI 509 Current Literature Topics in Biology
BI 515 Computer Application in Biology

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Biology at Alcorn State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Alcorn State University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Alcorn State University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Biology.

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Students applying for entrance to the Master of Science in Biology are required to submit an application for admission. Students must submit two letters of recommendation (references should be professors who have taught the student) and an official transcript from an accredited school. At least one transcript must document that the student has a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Some departments have additional requirements that students must meet for admission.

Applicants must also submit an Immunization Record for the traditional Biology program only, and international students must submit Credential Evaluations from an approved Credential Evaluation Service. Decisions are made only after receipt of all credentials by the department’s admission committee, and the entire application packet must be submitted to the Graduate School.

GRE General Test is waived.