生物学、米.A.

博彩网址大全 Master of Arts 在生物学中 is designed to prepare graduates for further training or for careers in academic, 私营或政府机构.

项目的亮点

• The 博彩网址大全 program emphasizes coursework and does not require a thesis.
• Students applying generally desire to broaden their knowledge or become more competitive in seeking employment or gaining admission into a health science program (medical school, 牙科学校, 等.).
• 除了M.A. 在生物学方面，博彩网址大全也提供一个 M.S. 在生物学中 这提供了实验室研究的经验, 包括实验设计, 解释数据和科学写作. For those who want to continue their studies after completing the M.A., 博彩网址大全 生物系 还提供了 Ph.D. 在生物学中. 
• Biology students at Saint 路易 University have access to excellent facilities on campus and at the University's 瑞斯生物站. Collaborations with neighboring institutions such as Washington University in St. 密苏里大学圣路易斯分校. 路易, 密苏里植物园, Saint 路易 Zoo and Danforth Plant Science Center further expand possibilities for research and learning.

课程概述

M.A. 生物学要求至少30个学士学位后学分. 课程可以从各种各样的领域中选择, 包括细胞和分子生物学, 生物化学, 微生物学, 生理学, 地理信息系统, 生态, 进化与植物学.

职业生涯

Past students have gone on to further study in medical or law school, 或者从事科研工作, teachers and in various capacities in pharmaceutical companies and government agencies.

博彩网址大全要求

Applicants should possess adequate undergraduate preparation in biology or a related discipline with a minimum 3.理科和数学课平均绩点0. 研究经验可以支持申请，当3.GPA不低于0.

Suggested courses include biology (a minimum of 18 上部分学分); chemistry (a minimum of eight, 上部分学分, including two semesters of organic chemistry or one semester of organic chemistry and the other of 生物化学); physics (two semesters); mathematics (through a course in calculus). 正式的辅修课程是不允许的.

应用程序需求

• 申请表格及费用
• 三封推荐信
• 成绩单(s)
• 的简历
• 目标声明
• 面试(期望)

国际学生要求

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:

• 演示 英语语言能力
• 学习成绩, 英文翻译, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
  • 参加的课程和/或讲座
  • 实际实验室工作
  • 可达到的最高和最低分数
  • The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
  • 获得的荣誉或学位.
• 接受WES和ECE成绩单.
• In order to be issued an I-20 for your F-1 visa application, 学生必须提交财务文件. 经济支持证明必须包括：
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint 路易 University
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University

评审过程

教师 committee members examine each applicant's materials and make recommendations.

学费

可能会收取额外费用. 其他资源如下：

净价计算器

关于学费和杂费的信息

杂项费用

暑期学费资料

奖学金和经济援助

For more information about Saint 路易 University scholarships and financial aid, please visit the 学生金融服务办公室.

1. Graduates will be able to critically analyze primary literature articles by evaluating the scientific contributions of peer-reviewed publications in biology.
2. Graduates will be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas.
3. Graduates will be able to demonstrate professional integrity.

博彩网址大全的米.A. in biology degree requires a minimum of 30 credits of post-baccalaureate coursework but does not require a thesis. The expectation of the biology department is that students will complete the degree in two years, though up to five years are allowed by the Office of Graduate Education. The following requirements govern which courses may be counted toward a degree:

• At least 20 credits of structured courses (does not include reading courses or problems courses).
• 至少24学分必须是5000级和6000级的课程.
• At least 12 credits of the total program must be from the biology department and 15 credits must be directly related to biology.
• 至少24个学分必须在校内完成.e. 不超过6个学分).
• 不超过六个学分 杂志5970年 研究课题（1-3小时） 和/或 杂志5980年 研究生阅读课程（1-3小时）.
• 研究生研讨会课程(杂志5820年 细胞与分子调控研究生研讨会（1-2小时） or 杂志5840年 生态学、进化与系统学研究生研讨会 (2 cr))两个学期
• 部门研讨会(杂志5810年 部门讲座（1小时）)，每学期必须参加。.
• Students must be enrolled in a course (even if it is for zero credits) every fall and spring semester to maintain standing in the program; students on 11-month assistantships must also enroll in the summer.

选修课程

Electives can be selected from any 4000-level or higher courses in biology or related areas (subject to limits on 4000-level, 5970, 5980学时). 可以作为选修课的课程有：

延续标准

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.在所有的研究生/专业课程中.

路线图s are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

指定为关键的课程和里程碑(用 !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. 转移学分可能会改变路线图.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. 需求, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

一般的时间表 

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A maximum of 10 hours of 4000-level courses can counted toward the MA; please see program notes for detailed requirements and a sample schedule of electives.

样品进度

For additional information about our program, please contact:

罗伯特·伍德博士.D.
314-977-3718
罗伯特。.wood@w3ealthcreator.com