Sep 16, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

M.S. - Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Degree Plan/Progress Record


30-31 Semester-Hour Program

Degree Requirements:


1.  GRE, or equivalent exam, test scores admitted   7.  Overall GPA of 3.0
2.  Official transcript(s)   8.  Completion of BIO 6691 with a “B” or better
3.  Unconditional Admission   9.  All credit earned within 8 years of graduation
4.  30-31 Semester hours of credit 10.  Successfully complete comprehensive exam or thesis (Select One)
5.  Meet residency requirements 11.  Graduation Application filed
6.  No more than two grades below “B”  

Thesis Option: (11-12 sh)


  • BMS 6695 Thesis Research   (May be taken multiple times for a total of 6 sh)
  • Advisor Approved Electives (5-6 sh) See Graduate Catalog for list of approved electives.

Non-Thesis Option: (11-12 sh)


See Graduate Catalog for list of approved electives.

Note:


To remain eligible for Federal Financial Aid, all undergraduate courses MUST be completed before students enroll in any graduate courses. Students on Federal Financial Aid may NOT enroll in undergraduate courses after they have begun graduate coursework.

Items to be Discussed:


  1. One term limit to have transcript(s) and test scores on file
  2. Temporary, Conditional, and Unconditional Admission
  3. Availability of faculty for academic advising
  4. Petition for transfer credit once unconditionally admitted
  5. Class attendance
  6. Drop and Withdrawal procedures; deadlines and consequences
  7. Petition for an incomplete grade
  8. Student participation in course and program evaluation
  9. Comprehensive Examination Requiremen

Admission Status:


TYPE DATE INITIALS
Conditional    
Unconditional    
Test Scores