• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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The Department of Biology offers two ways of achieving the Master of Science degree. The first is a non-thesis option suitable for those who may already have extensive research experience, for educators who seek to upgrade their academic skills but do not require research experience, or for those who need to broaden their biological background. The second is a traditional apprenticeship in research leading to a written thesis. All students admitted to the graduate program are considered to be in the non-thesis program unless they have been accepted into an individual faculty lab. Starting with a common core, both the non-thesis or thesis option may be developed into a final degree program in either of two broad areas in biology: 1) Cell and Molecular Biology or 2) Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics.

General Requirements All students are required to take at least 4 but not more than 8 hours of Biology 6889, Graduate Seminar.

Non-thesis Option Including the general requirements, students must take at least 30 graduate credit hours, of which at least half must be at the 5000 or 6000-level. Students are encouraged to take a laboratory course (4000 level or higher) or 2 credit hours of Biology 6905, Graduate Research. A maximum of 5 credit hours of Biology 6905, will be counted toward the 30 credit hour total. This research may be conducted in the laboratory or the field.

Thesis Option Including the general requirement, students must take at least 30 graduate credit hours, of which at least half must be at the 5000 or 6000 level. No more than 13 hours of Biology 6905, Graduate Research, may be counted toward the degree. A one credit hour course, Ethics in Biology, will be required of all students.

The student and adviser work together to develop a research plan. The thesis proposal must be approved by the student's adviser and advisory committee before the student enrolls in more than 4 credit hours of Biology 6905, Graduate Research, and before the student has completed 15 credit hours in the master's program. A thesis embodying results of original research shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Biology and the Graduate School. This approval requires both a written thesis and oral presentation and defense.

Degree Program

A minimum of 30 credit hours is required. The only course required of all students is two semesters of Graduate Seminar.

Non-thesis option: students take one laboratory course or two credit hours of research. A maximum of five credit hours of research will be counted toward the 30 credit-hour total.

Thesis option: students conduct independent research in the laboratory or field that culminates in a written thesis. A maximum of 13 credit hours of graduate research will be counted toward the 30 credit-hour total.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Arts and Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Official transcripts: Students in their final year of a bachelor's program should submit transcripts for all semesters completed thus far. Students who have already completed a degree must submit final transcripts and degree certificates. Transcripts are required from all universities attended. Proof of English proficiency: Minimum requirements vary by department. It is recommended that students have a 79 TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS, or 53 PTE-A, 105-110 Duolingo.

课程信息

学制：全日制(30 学分)

学费：US$22,980.00 (¥ 146,196) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日

申请截止日期：1-Oct-22

留学地点：College of Arts and Sciences1 University Boulevard,303 Lucas Hall,SAINT LOUIS,Missouri,63121, United States