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Biology & Microbiology


Robert Stelzer
 Program Coordinator
 Office: Halsey Science Center 150
 Telephone: 920-424-0845
 Web Site: www.uwosh.edu/biology/masters-degree-program-in-biology-or-microbiology
 E-mail: stelzer@uwosh.edu



The graduate program in biology/microbiology is designed to provide the advanced training appropriate for professional competitiveness in public and private job sectors. It is particularly applicable to: people employed in governmental agencies or private industries, especially those dealing with health, agricultural or environmental issues; secondary school teachers; and those preparing to pursue a doctoral degree in biology, microbiology or a sub-discipline of these fields.



Completion of the program will lead to the degree: Master of Science (MS).


In addition to the requirements of the Office of Graduate Studies specified in the first section of this bulletin, the program has established the following policies and procedures for admission:

 

Grade-Point Average

A grade-point average of 3.00 in overall undergraduate program, or 3.25 during the last half (60 units (crs.) of undergraduate work, is required for admission.

 

References and Test Score

Three reference letters are required.  At least two of the three required letters should be written by individuals, preferably professors in the sciences, who are qualified to appraise the applicant’s abilities and potential ability to succeed in graduate school.  Use preformatted letters provided by the Graduate Studies office.

 

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required.  The exam scores must be dated within five years of the current application date.  For admission in full standing, a GRE Verbal + Quantitative composite score of 1000 or higher is required.  If the composite score is 900-999, the analytical score must be 5 or higher for admission in full standing.  If the GRE is taken more than once, the best total score for a single exam at the time of admission will be used to determine admission status. 

 

Undergraduate Major

Normally, the baccalaureate degree will have been earned in biology, microbiology, natural science or related fields.

 

Admission with Deficiencies

Applicants who lack adequate undergraduate preparation may be admitted with deficiencies and will be expected to take those courses specified by the program. This requirement may be waived, if the applicant has taken coursework, which is considered by the candidacy committee, to be equivalent to the course(s) lacking.

 

Admission Deadlines

April 1 is the application deadline for fall admission, November 1 is the application deadline for spring admission.





The program is comprised of emphases and electives.
The program offers a choice of two emphases: (1) Biology and (2) Microbiology.


The following are the descriptions for the Biology/Microbiology plan(s) of study:
    Biology (Biology)

    Biology (Microbiology)




Thirty (30) units (crs.) applicable to the graduate degree constitute the minimal requirement for all students. At least 15 units (crs.) applied to the M.S. degree must be in graduate-only courses (700 numbers).


Students must pass a written comprehensive candidacy examination. The exam is prepared and the results are evaluated by the Advancement to Candidacy Committee (three graduate faculty from the department selected by the student). It is strongly recommended that students complete this exam as early as possible (e.g., at the end of the second semester for most students). Additionally, students must satisfy fully the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for advancement to candidacy as stated in the first section of this bulletin.







All emphases require the following courses:

Other Requirements:

Writing a thesis based on scientific research and an oral defense of thesis before a committee of at least three faculty members.

Electives:

All coursework taken for an emphasis must be specifically approved for that emphasis. Students are expected to consult first with the program coordinator and later with their thesis adviser and Admission to Candidacy Committee to select electives from the following list (or other appropriate courses):

Comments

 

The following core subjects are considered a foundation for study in the emphases. The student’s Admission to Candidacy Committee will use the results of the written comprehensive exam, along with consideration of the student’s field of research specialization and career goals, to determine whether courses or equivalent exercises in these areas should be required to complete the degree. Courses offered at this university for graduate credit are provided in most, but not all of the subjects listed.  Thus, a student may be required to complete a course or equivalent exercise without credit toward the degree. It is anticipated that students qualified for acceptance into the graduate program will be well-prepared for advanced training in biological sciences and that the prescription of specific courses by the Admission to Candidacy Committee will be the exception, not the rule (e.g., in cases of students pursuing an emphasis different from their baccalaureate training).

  1. Biology
    • Biodiversity
    • Genetics
    • Molecular Biology
    • Physiology
    • Cell Biology
    • Ecology
    • Evolution
    • Intermediate Chemistry (Organic, Biochemistry)
    • Basic Mathematics (Statistics, Calculus)
    • Basic Physics
  2. Microbiology
    • Molecular Biology
    • General Microbiology
    • Applied Microbiology (e.g., Medical, Food, Ecological Industrial)
    • Microbial Genetics
    • Microbial Physiology
    • Virology
    • Immunology
    • Intermediate Chemistry (Organic, Biochemistry)
    • Basic Mathematics (Statistics, Calculus)
    • Basic Physics


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