# Catalog

**Source**: https://catalog.gatech.edu/programs/biology-ms/
**Parent**: https://catalog.gatech.edu/colleges/cos/

# Master of Science in Biology

The School of Biological Sciences offers two distinct programs leading to the M.S. in Biology degree. The M.S. in Biology (non-thesis) is intended for students who plan to pursue advanced training in one aspect of modern biology. The M.S. in Biology (with thesis) is intended for students wishing to obtain a strong background in modern biology and independent research experience in preparation for a wide range of career options, or further training leading to the PhD in biology. Students admitted to the Masters degree program in the School of Biological Sciences are enrolled in a non-thesis program of study. If a student wishes to obtain a Masters degree with Thesis, they may petition the Graduate Committee for approval along with support from their thesis advisor.

[Biology Graduate Programs Website](http://www.biology.gatech.edu/graduate-programs/)

##### Non-Thesis Option

Course List

     | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Biology graduate courses (6000-9000-level) 1 | | 15 |
| Other graduate courses (6000-9000-level; may be outside of BIOL) 1 | | 9 |
| Other Biology courses (4000-level or higher) 1 | | 6 |
| [BIOL 8901](https://catalog.gatech.edu/search/?P=BIOL%208901 "BIOL 8901") | Special Problems | 4 |
| [BIOL 8002](https://catalog.gatech.edu/search/?P=BIOL%208002 "BIOL 8002") & [BIOL 8003](https://catalog.gatech.edu/search/?P=BIOL%208003 "BIOL 8003") | Seminar and Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | | 36 |

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | Must be letter grade |

##### Thesis Option

Course List

     | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Biology graduate courses (6000-9000-level) 1 | | 12 |
| [BIOL 7000](https://catalog.gatech.edu/search/?P=BIOL%207000 "BIOL 7000") | Master's Thesis | 9 |
| Other Biology courses (4000-level or higher) 1 | | 6 |
| [BIOL 8901](https://catalog.gatech.edu/search/?P=BIOL%208901 "BIOL 8901") | Special Problems | 7 |
| [BIOL 8002](https://catalog.gatech.edu/search/?P=BIOL%208002 "BIOL 8002") & [BIOL 8003](https://catalog.gatech.edu/search/?P=BIOL%208003 "BIOL 8003") | Seminar and Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | | 36 |

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | Must be letter grade |