To fulfill students' specialized needs and interests, the department offers advanced courses taught by faculty whose expertise is closely related to the contents of the course work. Students may also choose curricula that emphasize anatomical or pharmacological studies. Related biomedical courses taught by other departments in the University also are available. Graduate assistantships and fellowships are available to qualified students on a competitive basis. A grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is expected along with acceptable Graduate Record Examination scores.
Students usually begin graduate studies at the beginning of the summer term.
Although not required, it is highly recommended that prospective students visit the department. Master of Science Candidates for the Master of Science degree in cell biology must meet the requirements for the master's degree as described elsewhere in this bulletin. A minimum of 30 semester hours of course work is required as well as attendance and participation in departmental seminar activity. There must be satisfactory completion of a thesis proposal, an original investigation, a written thesis, and a comprehensive defense examination. At the discretion of the Graduate Education Committee, equivalent courses from other accredited institutions may be substituted for any of the requirements.