East Tennessee State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. Biological Sciences - Microbiology

Program Description:

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.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must have 2-3 letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf. 2. All students must take Bibliographic Research (5600) their first fall semester. 3. Biometry 5500 is required. 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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999