Advising for M.S. in Biology

The M.S. Biology Academic Advisor is responsible for approving, on a semester-by-semester basis, the academic course enrollment of all students in the program. Any course changes made during the semester are subject to approval by the Advisor.

At the end of each year, the Advisor will assess the academic progress of each student in the program. At that time, a student enrolled in a graduate research course (590 or 599) may be asked to present a progress report and evaluative letter from her/his research supervisor.

The decision to take 590 or 599 credit is made in consultation with the student's research advisor.

• 590 credit requires a written research report.
• 599 credit requires a thesis. For more information, see Thesis Office.