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Programs in The Biological Sciences General Information An applicant for the M.S. program with a Biological Science concentration is expected to have a bachelor’s degree in biology or its equivalent, with a GPA of 3.0 or better in biology courses. The applicant must submit three letters of recommendation and scores on the Graduate Record General and Subject Biology Examinations. To be accepted as a degree student, an applicant’s scores on the verbal and quantitative general test should total 1,100 or greater and should be in the 50th percentile or better on the biology subject portion with no raw subscore less than 60 (40th percentile). A substantial statement of interest in the program and an explanation of career goals must be submitted with the standard application. Prospective students are encouraged to contact potential advisors. Information concerning faculty interests can be obtained from the departmental office or web page. Admission is contingent upon acceptance by an advisor. Deadlines for admission are March 15 for fall semester and October 1 for spring semester. Please note these deadlines are for completed applications. Decision notification will be made by May 1 for fall admission and December 1 for spring. A student must complete at least 30 semester hours, including at least three hours of seminar. During their first semester, new students should register for Introduction to Graduate Studies in Biology (BIOL 690). Students are required to form a supervising committee and submit a program of study to the program coordinator for approval within the first 12 credits of course work. Course requirements may be fulfilled by completing courses from a variety of departments and institutes on campus. Students have the option to conduct either a formal thesis (for which a minimum of three credits and a maximum of six credits of BIOL 799 could be earned.) or a project (for which a minimum of one credit and a maximum of three credits of BIOL 798 could be earned). The difference between the two options is in the depth and sophistication of the project. Whereas a thesis normally involves original research, independent acquisition, and interpretation of data, a project could be employment-related research or a comprehensive report resulting from an internship. At the conclusion of the program, students pursuing the master’s project option must successfully complete a comprehensive written and oral examination. Students pursuing the master’s thesis option must defend their thesis and present their results in a public seminar. Lack of enrollment for two consecutive semesters will result in inactive status. Reactivation of program enrollment is by application to the M.S. coordinator and is contingent on availability of program resources. Microbiology Concentration
Program in Bioinformatics
and Computational Biology Concentration, General Information
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Concentration in Molecular Biology Biology Department George Mason University Admissions requirements: A bachelor’s degree in biology or the equivalent with a GPA of 3.0 or better in biology courses. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and scores on the GRE and biology examinations. A successful applicant will have at least 1100 points on the combined verbal and math exams, and be at least in the 50th percentile on the biology subject exam with no raw subscore less than 60 (40th percentile). Admission to the program is contingent on acceptance by an advisor. Degree Requirements:
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Biology Department George Mason University Admissions requirements: A bachelor’s degree in biology or the equivalent with a GPA of 3.0 or better in biology courses. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and scores on the GRE and biology examinations. A successful applicant will have at least 1100 points on the combined verbal and math exams, and be at least in the 50th percentile on the biology subject exam with no raw subscore less than 60 (40th percentile). Admission to the program is contingent on acceptance by an advisor. Degree Requirements:
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Biological Science Concentration Biology Department George Mason University The Biological Science concentration encompasses traditional programs of study such as animal behavior, botany, cell biology, ecology, physiology, and vertebrate zoology. With committee guidance, a student plans a course of study to meet individual interest and goals. Students interested in microbiology, molecular biology, systematics and evolutionary biology, or bioinformatics should pursue a concentration in those areas. Admissions requirements: A bachelor’s degree in biology or the
equivalent with a GPA of 3.0 or better in biology courses. Applicants must
submit three letters of recommendation and scores on the GRE and biology
examinations. A successful applicant will have at least 1100 points
on the combined verbal and math exams, and be at least in the 50th percentile
on the biology subject exam with no raw subscore less than 60 (40th
percentile). Admission to the program is contingent on acceptance by an
advisor.
Degree Requirements:
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Concentration in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Biology Department George Mason University Admissions requirements: A bachelor’s degree in a natural science, mathematics, engineering, or computer science with a GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 hours or study. Applicants are expected to have competency in the biological sciences of computer science, and must submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of interest, and scores on the GRE. A successful applicant will have at least 1200 points on the combined verbal and math exams. Admission to the program is contingent on acceptance by an advisor. Degree Requirements:
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