Biology

The Master of Science degree can be obtained through either a thesis option or a non-thesis option. Both options require 30 credits of course work. The non-thesis option can be completed as an accelerated (one- year) program concentrating in biotechnology or through an individual degree plan in consultation with the student's Master of Science committee. Master of Science Non-Thesis Option. There are two formal course requirements for the MS non-thesis option as listed below.