Accelerated Pathway, B.S. in Biology to M.S. in Biology

Accelerated Pathway:  Biology students may complete an accelerated pathway through the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology to Master of Science (MS) in Biology.  This accelerated pathway allows qualified undergraduate students to take up to eight (8) graduate credits of coursework that will apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.

To qualify for the Biology accelerated pathway a student must have earned at least ninety (90) undergraduate credits and have an overall GPA of 3.30.  Students will need to obtain the approval of the Biology Department Chair and the Biology graduate program coordinator to participate in the accelerated pathway. 

Only courses offered solely at the 500-level during a particular semester will be eligible for this program.  The 500-level section of dual-listed courses is not eligible.  Before registering for the graduate course the permission of the Instructor is required.

Additional Requirement:  A student must have obtained a grade of “B” or higher in the graduate course in order for it to count towards the graduate degree program, while a grade of “C” or higher is necessary in order for it to count towards the undergraduate degree program.