The purpose, general nature, and admission standards of this degree program are similar to those of the M.A. curriculum with a major in physiology. However, students are expected to demonstrate a higher level of research skills in this program by completing a thesis (THES 698).
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ADMISSION
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and must have bachelor's degrees from accredited colleges or universities with academic majors or minors in biology, the life sciences, or equivalent science fields. Students applying for graduate teaching assistantships must have grade-point averages of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
Applicants must also complete an online departmental Application for Graduate Admission or a printed form from the Department's main office in CL 325.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS