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 Council of Graduate Schools
Department of Biology

College of Science and Mathematics
Don Dailey, Department Chair and Graduate Coordinator
Location:  SSC D217
Phone:  (931) 221-7440
Email:  daileyd@apsu.edu
 
    
     The graduate program in the Department of Biology offers courses that can be used to fulfill requirements for the Master of Science (M.S.) degree. Graduate students in the program receive instruction in both field and laboratory work, while pursuing a specialized topic to satisfy the research requirement.

Admission
     Refer to admission requirements to the College of Graduate Studies. There are no additional requirements for admission to the Department of Biology.

Thesis
See requirements for thesis.


MASTER OF SCIENCE

Biology (M.S.)
Required Core Cr
BIOL 5000 Methods of Biological Research 4
BIOL 5735 Contemporary Issues in Biology 2
BIOL 5915 Seminar in Biology 1
  Total 7
     
Select One Research Plan  
Plan I Research Literacy Paper  
  Required Core 7
  Electives* 28
  Total 35
Students selecting Plan I will submit a paper to the College of Graduate Studies for review and approval after the paper has been approved by the student's graduate committee chair.
     
Plan II Required Core 7
  BIOL 5950 Research Paper 2
  Electives* 24
  Total 33
Students selecting Plan II will submit a research paper based on an original, scientific investigation conducted under the supervision of the student’s graduate committee chair. This paper will refer specifically to the paper written in connection with BIOL 5950 and will have no reference to other papers that may be required in any other courses. After the paper is approved by the student’s graduate committee chair, it must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies where it will be reviewed and approved.
     
Plan III Thesis  
  Required Core 7
  BIOL 5990 Thesis 6
  Electives* 20
  Total 33
*A minimum of 75% of elective hours must come from Biology courses.
 

Biology (M.S.) with Concentration in Clinical Laboratory Science
Management/Administration Specialization
Prerequisite:
1.  BS Degree in Biology/Chemistry/Medical Technology
2.  Current Licensure as Medical Technologist
Required Cr
BIOL 5000 Methods of Biology Research 4
BIOL 5925 Topics in Health Science 1
BIOL 5410 or
BIOL 5440		 Pathophysiology or
Cell & Molecular Biology		 4
  Subtotal 9
Research Plan
BIOL 5950 or BIOL 5990 Research Project/Paper or
Thesis		 6
  Subtotal 2-6
Specialty Area
BIOL 5860* Clinical Practicum I 4
BIOL 5870* Clinical Practicum II 4
BIOL 5880* Clinical Practicum III 4
  Subtotal 12
Guided Electives
BIOL 5410** Pathophysiology 4
BIOL 5440** Cell and Molecular Biology 4
BIOL 5450 Recombinant DNA Technology 4
EDUC 5200 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning 3
HHP 5100 Advanced Health Science 3
HHP 5610 Health Care Economics 3
HHP 5610 Issues in Health Service Administration 3
HHP 5630 Financial Management of Health Care Services 3
HHP 5640 Human Resource Management 3
HHP 5500 Epidemiology 3
HHP 5620 Administrative Perspective of Disease 3
  Subtotal 12-15
  TOTAL 35-43
Minimum of 35 SH Credit Required for Degree
* May choose area of Management specialization in Clinical Specialty of Microbiology.  Chemistry or other approved areas of Clinical Laboratory Science.
** May receive credit as "Guided Elective" if not taken as "Required".
 

Biology (M.S.) with Concentration in Clinical Laboratory Science
Microbiology Specialization
Prerequisite:
1.  BS Degree in Biology/Chemistry/Medical Technology
2.  Current Licensure as Medical Technologist
Required Cr
BIOL 5000 Methods of Biology Research 4
BIOL 5925 Topics in Health Science 1
BIOL 5410 or BIOL 5440 Pathophysiology or
Cell and Molecular Biology		 4
  Subtotal 9
Research Plan
BIOL 5950 or Research Project/Paper or 2
BIOL 5990 Thesis 6
  Subtotal 2-6
Specialty Area
BIOL 5850 Clinical Practicum in Microbiology 15
  Subtotal 15
Guided Electives
BIOL 5410** Pathophysiology 4
BIOL 5440** Cell and Molecular Biology 4
BIOL 5315 Virology 4
BIOL 5325 Mycology 4
BIOL 5450 Microbial Pathogenesis 4
HHP 5500 Epidemiology 3
  Subtotal 12-15
  TOTAL 35-43
 

Biology (M.S.) with Concentration in Radiologic Science
Prequisite:
1.  BS Degree in Radiologic Science/Education/Health Services or Equivalent
2.  Current Registration in Discipline of Radiologic Science (Rad., NM, RT,
     etc.)
3.  Completion of College Level Undergraduate A&PI and A&PII
Required Cr
BIOL 5000 Methods of Research 4
BIOL 5925 Topics in Health Science 1
BIOL 5410 or BIOL 5440 Pathophysiology or
Cell and Molecular Biology		 4
  Subtotal 9
Research Plan
BIOL 5950 or BIOL 5990 Research Project/Paper or
Thesis		 2-6
  Subtotal 2-6
Specialty Area
BIOL 5810* Clinical I 4
BIOL 5820* Clinical II 4
BIOL 5830 Clinical III 4
  Subtotal 12
Guided Electives
BIOL 5410** Pathophysiology 4
BIOL 5440** Cell and Molecular Biology 4
EDUC 5200 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning 3
HHP 5100 Advanced Health Science 3
HHP 5510 Health Care Economics 3
HHP 5610 Issues in Health Service Administration 3
HHP 5630 Financial Management of Health Care Services 3
HHP 5640 Human Resources Management 3
HHP 5620 Administrative Perspective of Disease 3
  Subtotal 12-15
  TOTAL 35-43
Minimum of 35 SH Credit Required for Degree
* May receive credit if current certification by ARRT or equivalent accrediting agency within discipline.
** May receive credit as "Guided Elective" if not taken as "Required".