Academic Catalog
Biology (M.S.) 2023-2024 Catalog Year
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
The Master of Science (M.S.) Biology program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for advanced study within a field of interest. Students will receive the focused training necessary for obtaining entry-level professional positions, acquiring mid-level positions requiring specialized skills, and acceptance into doctoral level graduate programs. Admission into the program is competitive and selective. Applicants that meet the minimum requirements for consideration may not necessarily be admitted into the program.
Program Admission Requirements
See program website at URL listed above.
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all coursework in the program.
- Successful completion of all policies and procedures outlined in the Biology Program Graduate Student Guidelines.
- Submit an application to graduate to the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Advising by the deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.
- Students must register for a minimum of one credit during the semester in which they apply for graduation.
- A maximum of 6 credits may be transferred from other institutions or programs, subject to approval from the Biology Graduate Studies Coordinator.
Program Requirements
- Required Courses in the Major (10 credits)
Minimum grade of B or S in each course
BSC 6840 Professional Aspects in Bio I (1)
BSC 6846 Professional Aspects in Bio II (1)
PCB 6455C Research Design and Bio Stats (4)
PCB 6526C Molecular Methods in Biology (4) - Thesis or Non-Thesis (25 credits)
Minimum grade of B or S required in each course. All courses must be selected in consultation with the faculty advisor/mentor.
Complete one of the following options:
Thesis Option
BSC 6972 Master’s Thesis Research (3 credits x 3 semesters) (9)
BSC 6915 Research Mentorship I (3)
BSC 6916 Research Mentorship II (3)
BSC 6975 Thesis Defense Seminar (1)
Complete 9 credits from the Restricted Electives List*; courses numbered 5000-6999 with a prefix of BSC, EVS, EVR, MCB, PCB, ZOO; or other approved courses
Non-Thesis Option
BSC 6938 Seminar in Biology (1)
Complete 24 credits from the Restricted Electives List*; courses numbered 5000-6999 with a prefix of BSC, EVS, EVR, MCB, PCB, ZOO; or other approved courses
Restricted Electives List*
BSC 6932 Selected Topics in Biology (3)
BSC 6946 Graduate Internship in Biology (3)
MCB 6206C Advanced Pathogenic Mircobio (3)
PCB 6064C Advanced Ecology (3)
PCB 6207C Advanced Molec & Cell Bio (3)
PCB 6675C Advanced Evolutionary Biology (3)
ZOO 5759C Advanced Histology (3)
Total Credits Required: 35
