Masters degree in Biology Research Thesis at Adelphi University

The M.S. degree can generally be completed in one to two years of full-time study. Most courses are offered in the evening for the convenience of the working student

Research Thesis Option (33 credits)

1. Graduate students must take three of the following core courses: Ecological Systems (BIO 614), Regulatory Physiology (BIO 615), Graduate Genetics (BIO 640), Graduate Cell Biology (BIO 650), and Graduate Microbiology (BIO 674).

2. Two laboratory courses are required.

3. Elective courses may be at the 500, 600, or 700 level. Only two courses may be chosen at the 500 level without specific approval following petition to the Director of Departmental Studies. With approval of the supervisory committee, up to 12 credits may be selected from graduate offerings in other departments.

4. A minimum of a B average is necessary for graduation. In general, a degree will not be awarded to any student who receives 3 credits of F or 6 credits of C.

5. Thesis Research course (BIO 798/799), based on laboratory or field studies, is also required.