Molecular Biology, M.A.

An applicant for the M.A. degree in Molecular Biology is generally expected to have an equivalent of a B.S. degree in a field related to Molecular Biology. Prior to admission to the program, an applicant needs to contact the Molecular Biology department professor directly to determine if they may be interested in serving as the student’s potential adviser. Once a future graduate adviser agrees to accept a student into their lab, an applicant can apply to the Molecular Biology Graduate program. Admissions to the program are allowed in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Additional information on graduate student regulations and policies, including transfer credit and credit reserved from undergraduate courses, is located here: (http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/university_catalog/grad_students.html)

The pursuit of an M.A. degree in Molecular Biology is suitable for students interested in obtaining a master’s degree that does not necessarily include laboratory work. Students who intend to pursue education in medical, dental, veterinary or law schools may choose to pursue an M.A. in Molecular Biology before continuing their education. An appropriate research project is selected in consultation with the M.A. degree candidate and their graduate adviser. Student performance is monitored by a thesis committee that will evaluate a student’s written thesis, public seminar, and oral thesis defense. A student pursuing an M.A. degree should not have expectations of financial support. Students pursing the M.A. degree in Molecular Biology usually complete their program in two academic semesters plus two summer semesters.