M.S. in Biology (courses only)

Foundational Cluster
Take at least 3 of these courses 19
Critical Thinking for the Life Sciences
Approaches to Quantitative Analysis in the Life Sciences
Ecology
Evolution
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative Animal Physiology
Cellular Neurophysiology
Systems Neuroscience
Cell Molec Dev
Molecular Bio Of Eukaryotes
Electives
Take at least 7 courses 221
Total Credits30

1Course selection must be approved by the graduate advisor to prepare for the appropriate area of specialization

2Selection can include graduate level courses offered either by the home department (including additional courses from the foundational cluster) or by appropriate departments at NJIT, Rutgers-Newark, or NJMS. All elective courses must be approved by the graduate advisor.

M.S. in Biology (Master's project)

Foundational Cluster
Take at least 3 of these courses 19
Critical Thinking for the Life Sciences
Approaches to Quantitative Analysis in the Life Sciences
Ecology
Evolution
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative Animal Physiology
Cellular Neurophysiology
Systems Neuroscience
Cell Molec Dev
Molecular Bio Of Eukaryotes
Electives
Take at least 6 courses 218
Project 33
Master's Project
Total Credits30

1Course selection must be approved by the graduate advisor to prepare for the appropriate area of specialization.

2Selection can include graduate level courses offered either by the home department (including additional courses from the foundational cluster) or by appropriate departments at NJIT, Rutgers-Newark, or NJMS. All elective courses must be approved by the graduate advisor.

3Approval of the project advisor is required for registration. Project can be experimental, field, theoretical, or literature-based research of a relevant topic in biology. A written report must be submitted to the project advisor.

M.S. in Biology (Master’s thesis)

Foundational Cluster
Take at least 3 of these courses 19
Critical Thinking for the Life Sciences
Approaches to Quantitative Analysis in the Life Sciences
Ecology
Evolution
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative Animal Physiology
Cellular Neurophysiology
Systems Neuroscience
Cell Molec Dev
Molecular Bio Of Eukaryotes
Electives
Take at least 5 courses 215
Thesis 36
Master's Project
&
Master's Thesis
or
Master's Thesis
Total Credits30

1Course selection must be approved by the graduate advisor to prepare for the appropriate area of specialization.

2Selection can include graduate level courses offered either by the home department (including additional courses from the foundational cluster) or by appropriate departments at NJIT, Rutgers-Newark, or NJMS. All elective courses must be approved by the graduate advisor.

3Approval of the project advisor is required for registration. Project can be experimental, field, theoretical, or literature-based research of a relevant topic in biology. Upon completion of the written thesis, the student will defend it publicly, followed by a Q&A session with an examination committee. The format and style of the final document must be in accordance with the guidelines set by the Office of Graduate Studies.