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East Tennessee State University College of Arts & Sciences Master of Science in Biological Sciences - Microbiology Box 70673 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-4572   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. Biological Sciences - Microbiology On Campus   The Biology master of science degree program is designed to provide a broad-based education in biology while developing research skills. Areas of particular interest to the faculty include anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, conservation biology, developmental biology, ecology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, natural history, physiology, and systematics. Students successfully completing the M.S. program are encouraged to seek doctoral degrees. The program has some financial support available in the form of Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Must have an undergraduate major in a biological science discipline, with supporting courses in general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry (microbiology concentration will accept one semester of organic and one semester of biochemistry), and one year of physics. A course in calculus and/or a course in probability and statistics is recommended.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements The core requirements are as follows: 1. All students must take Bibliographic Research (5600) their first fall semester. 2. MDED 5010 Biometry and Biomedical Computing I is required. 3. Two semesters of Seminar (5700) are required. (All students are expected to attend departmental seminars regularly.) 4. Students will take at least two of the Topics courses (5100, 5200, 5300, 5400). Selection of the appropriate courses will be made in consultation with the student's advisory committee and/or the graduate coordinator. 5. BIOL 5960 Thesis is required.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable