• 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 Master of Science in Biological Sciences enhances students’ ability to plan, conduct, analyze, and report original research. Course work increases students’ scientific preparation and supports their research. Through the advice of the students’ major advisor, efforts are made to choose courses to meet individual needs and interests. The degree may serve as preparation for continued graduate or professional study or for positions in the private or public sector. Thesis and non-thesis options are offered; both require an original research project, although the final document is in different formats.

Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Thesis Option) requires 33 hours of course work, including preparing and defending a thesis in an oral examination and presenting research results at a departmental seminar.

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Non-Thesis Option) requires 33 hours of course work, including presentation of research results at a departmental seminar, defense of research results in an oral examination, and preparation of a manuscript suitable for publication in a refereed journal (in consultation with the student’s thesis committee).

Required Courses (6 hours)

Choose two of the following courses, one from at least two of the three pairs listed below:

Core Courses

BIOS 6110 - Eukaryotic Cell Biology Credits: 3 hours

or

BIOS 6120 - Prokaryotic Cell Biology Credits: 3 hours BIOS 6130 - Animal Physiology Credits: 3 hours

or

BIOS 6140 - Plant Physiology Credits: 3 hours BIOS 6150 - Ecology Credits: 3 hours

or

BIOS 6160 - Evolution Credits: 3 hours

In addition, each student is required to take 2 hours of:

BIOS 6050 - Biological Sciences Colloquium Credits: 1 hour

Elective Courses (19 hours)

Elective courses are selected with the advice and approval of the student’s advisory committee.

Electives are selected from Biological Sciences or approved cognate courses.

Research Requirement (6 hours)

Thesis Option:

BIOS 7000 - Master’s Thesis Credits: 1 to 6 hours

Non-Thesis Option:

BIOS 7100 - Independent Research Credits: 1 to 6 hours

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 Studens must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) A minimum score of 80 iBT is required. Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) A minimum score of 77 is required. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module. A minimum score of 6.5 is required.Pearson Test of English Academic Module. A minimum score of 53 is required.

课程信息

学制：全日制(33 小时)

学费：US$13,244.00 (¥ 84,257) /年

开学时间：预计在八月 2022

申请截止日期：

留学地点：College of Arts and SciencesWestern Michigan University,1903 W Michigan Ave,KALAMAZOO,Michigan,49008, United States