The Master of Science Degree in the Biological Sciences Department is designed to enhance the knowledge and competence of the student in his or her field of specialization and to develop the potential for a career of continuing, self-directed study and research. The curriculum also prepares candidates for further specialized training on the Ph.D. level and allows for entry into a variety of professional schools to pursue other advanced postgraduate degrees. The courses in the program are designed not merely for study in the field, but also to introduce various research techniques and require the continuing review of the scientific literature relevant to the graduate student studies. Graduates of the program have proceeded to contribute to the biotechnology industry, environmental sciences, agriculture, medical sciences and education.

ADMISSIONS

• Fall Quarter: Application window through CSUmentor.edu is October 1 - June 15. No applications will be taken after June 15. Fall Quarter begins the following September.
• Winter Quarter: Application window through CSUmentor.edu is June 1 - November 1. No applications will be taken after November 1. Winter Quarter begins the following January.
• Spring Quarter: Application window through CSUmentor.edu is August 1 - February 1. No applications will be taken after February 1. Spring Quarter begins the following end of March or beginning of April.
• Summer Quarter is closed. No applications will be accepted.

Applicants

• As a matter of clarification: The overall undergraduate GPA the Department will consider for applicants to the Master's Program is 2.75. A 3.0 GPA over all undergraduate course work is recommended, but not required. Please read through the "Applicants" section found on the yellow ribbon at the top of this page for more information. It includes all of the departmental information on Applications/Admissions and details the new Admission and new Curriculum requirements.
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Current Students

• Read the new guided section of the graduate program for Current Students
• For Spring 2012 graduation:
• Application to Graduate due in Registrar's Office: April 18
• Deadline for approved theses and all materials to be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office: June 6
• Other important deadlines (University Graduate Studies Office)

Status Reports

• General information about the program

Assessment

• Student Learning Objectives, Assessment Plan, Assessment Data, Analysis, and Programmatic Response