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