Cell Biology and Biotechnology – Master of Science (Non-Thesis)

MS (Non-Thesis)

The MS non-thesis option is a coursework-based degree in which the student completes a minimum of 30 credits. The objectives of the MS non-thesis option program are to provide opportunities for each student to:

Develop skill and knowledge in the fields of cell biology, biotechnology, molecular biology, and related disciplines of bioinformatics, developmental biology, microbiology, or biophysics.
Demonstrate an improving set of oral and written presentation skills for communication of research results.
Develop competence in acquisition and interpretation of the scientific literature relevant to the program discipline.

This degree requires completion of 30 didactic credits.

Core Courses (18 credits)

BS 764 - Biotechnology Credits: 3
BS 765 - Biotechnology Laboratory Credits: 2
BS 767 - Cell Biology Methods Laboratory Credits: 2
BS 786 - Research Ethics Credits: 1
BS 801 - Scientific Discourse Credits: 1
BS 861 - Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 3
BS 887 - PhD Colloquium Credits: 1
BS 897 - Scientific Proposals Credits: 2
ST 702 - Statistical Principles in Bioassay Credits: 3
or
ST 704 - Statistics for Research Credits: 3

Electives (12 credits)

Note: Additional 700/800 level courses may be taken to fulfill graduate elective credits with the permission of the program director.

BS 736 - Advanced Pharmacognosy Credits: 3
BS 750 - Virology Credits: 3
BS 752 - Advanced Immunology Credits: 3
BS 790 - Project in Cell Biology and Biotechnology Credits: 1 to 3
BS 860 - Special Topics in Cell Biology and Biotechnology Credits: 2 to 3
BS 870 - Molecular Pharmacognosy Credits: 3
CH 727 - Physical Biochemistry Credits: 3
CH 728 - Advanced Biochemistry Credits: 3
CH 748 - Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) Credits: 3

In addition to the program core outlined above, the MS non-thesis student may elect:

The electives for the MS non-thesis option may be chosen to enhance the student’s career objectives or to allow exploration of additional areas of interest.

BS 785 - Introduction to Research Credits: 1 to 4
Notes: For the student who is contemplating a change to the MS thesis option or those interested in exploring research as a future direction and may be taken up to two times for credit.
BS 790 - Project in Cell Biology and Biotechnology Credits: 1 to 3
Note: May be taken up to two times for credit.