MS Registration

Please note that this is a general guide to registration for the MS program. Many scenarios could happen that cause you to stray from this plan - the most common are that classes fill up and delay when you can take them or you could transfer in other graduate credit that alters what you have to take here. Please consult your PI for any specific courses they recommend and ask your Graduate Program Coordinator if you have any questions. Keep in mind when registering for Electives that you must take two (2) of the following four (4) classes as part of your degree program:

• BIO 5303 - Ecological Applications in Modern Biology (3 hours)
• BIO 5307 - Advanced Cell & Molecular Biology (3 hours)
• BIO 5310 - Advanced Microbiology (3 hours)
• BIO 5312 - Introduction to Multiomics (3 hours)

If you are trying to register for 5V90 or 5V99, there are permits required before you can register - please email your Graduate Program Coordinator.

Year One

• Fall
  • BIO 5201 - Research Methods I (2 hours)
  • CHE 5101 - Responsible Conduct of Research (1 hour)
  • BIO 5325 - Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Biology (3 hours)
  • BIO Electives (3 hours)
  • Finalize Thesis Committee
• Spring
  • BIO 5324 - Quantitative Biology (3 hours)
  • BIO Electives (6 hours)
  • Thesis Proposal
• Summer
  • BIO 5V99 - Thesis (1-2 hours)
    • Must take 6 by Graduation

Year Two

• Fall
  • BIO 5V99 - Thesis (2-3 hours)
    • Must take 6 by Graduation
  • BIO Electives (6 hours)
• Spring
  • BIO 5V99 - Thesis (2-3 hours)
    • Must take 6 by Graduation
  • Thesis Defense and Graduation