The thesis option is designed for students whose career goals include a research emphasis, including the possibility of enrolling in a Ph.D. program. Students who choose the thesis option take 36 credits of course work; up to one third of those hours are devoted to independent research under the supervision of a faculty member, culminating in a thesis. Students may choose advisors from the Biology faculty, or they can have a Co-advisor with a Biology Faculty Member who have affiliate appointments within the department. See the Regulations for Master's Degrees and the Biology M.S. Program Faculty list for more details.
