Department of
Cellular and Structural Biology
Master's Program Checklist
All M.S. Students must: (regardless of the tract they have selected)
Coursework
- complete 12 hours of didactic coursework;
- complete a minimum of 30 hours total coursework;
- enroll in Experimental Design and Data Analysis, and the Ethics courses;
- enroll for one semester in the Seminar course
Research
- Select a thesis advisor and begin work on an independent research project
- Present Thesis Proposal to COGS (must occur at least one full semester before defense)
- Write Thesis
- Defend Thesis
(see below for specific courses relate to each tract)
Tracts:
Anatomical Sciences
- Gross anatomy
- Microscopic anatomy
- Neuroscience
- Student Teaching
Biotechnology
- Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences
Orthodontics
- Consult with the CSBL Student Advisor and the Orthodontics Program Director for details pertaining to the required coursework