NON-THESIS MASTERS PROGRAM (NTMB)
Two-year Non-thesis Masters degree programs can prepare you for:
- Science reporting and writing
- Technical jobs in industry or university research
- Teaching primary or secondary school science
- Field research or management positions
The Department of Biology now has a two-year program in graduate studies to introduce students to exciting graduate courses in two areas of specialization:
- Cell and Molecular Biology
and
- Ecological and Evolutionary Biology
Students complete a minimum of 30 graduate course credits and take a comprehensive examination to complete the new NTMB degree. Throughout the process, students are guided by a faculty advisory committee in select classes as well as prepare for the comprehensive examination.
The NTMB has two specialization areas:
Prerequisites and application requirements for the NTMB program:
- Completed a B.S or B.A in Biology or related studies
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
- Application fee ($50, non-refundable)
Apply to the graduate program online.
The NTMB degree is a self-funded. Masters program that requires the completion of 30 graduate credits, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, over the course of 18 to 24 months. There are no teaching or research assistantships available to MS students, and tuition for the 2019-2020 academic year is $2,100 per credit.
