The Master of Science in Biology emphasizes cell and microbial biology. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for teaching, research, and administrative careers in biological or biomedical sciences. Washington, D.C. is a hot zone for biological research. Our students will participate in critical research with firms, hospitals, and government institutions in the area. Off-campus collaborations with such renowned organizations as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, and Johns Hopkins University provide excellent opportunities for graduate students to broaden their research horizons.
Credit Hours: 30
Tuition: $1,650 per credit hour
Curriculum:
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Cellular and Microbial Biology
- BIOL 538 Gene Organization and Expression (3 credits)
- BIOL 559 Cell Structure and Function (3 credits)
- BIOL 725 Research Rotations (1 credit)
- BIOL 727 Methods in Biological Research (3 credits)
- BIOL 774 Comparative Metabolism (3 credits)
- Two Research seminars (BIOL 713, 714, Microbiology Seminar or BIOL 777, 778 Cell Biology Seminar—1 credit each) (2 credits)
- Three Biology elective courses (3 credits each)
- 6 credits for Research Guidance (thesis track) or a minimum of 3 credits for Research Problems in Biology and 3 credits for an additional elective (non-thesis track)
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Clinical Laboratory Science
- BIOL 538 Gene Organization and Expression (3 credits)
- BIOL 559 Cell Structure and Function (3 credits)
- BIOL 725 Research Rotations (1 credit)
- BIOL 727 Methods in Biological Research (3 credits)
- BIOL 774 Comparative Metabolism (Microbiology track) or BIOL 566 Hematology (Hematology track) (3 credits)
- Two Research seminars (BIOL 781,781A Specialty Research Seminar—1 credit each) (2 credits)
- Three Biology elective courses (3 credits each)
- 6 credits for Research Guidance (thesis track) or a minimum of 3 credits for Research Problems in Biology and 3 credits for an additional elective (non-thesis track)
