CIP Code: 26.0101

Program of Study for the Master of Science in Biology

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

Additional Admission Requirements:

• Personal Statement
• Research Mentor/Advisor 

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.

Letters of Recommendation: Two. At least one reference letter must be from a faculty member at the applicant’s undergraduate degree-granting institution.

Location: Boone Campus

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s  option for undergraduate students with a 3.2 or higher currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Biology

Concentration Requirements (21 or 25 Credits)

• BIO 5250 - Current Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (3)
• BIO 5777 - Biostatistics (4)
• 14-18 credits of graduate elective courses, 9 hours of which must be taken in ecology and evolutionary biology, chosen in consultation with the major advisor

Other Requirements for the MS in Biology

• Thesis: Required
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required; awarded upon approval of thesis committee and prospectus
• Comprehensive: A written comprehensive examination and an oral defense of the thesis
• Product of Learning: Not required