This graduate concentration is part of the Master of Science in biology program.
Decode the building blocks of life
You want to work at the leading edge of medical discovery and scientific innovation. A concentration in cellular and molecular biology gives you the tools to investigate the microscopic mechanisms that drive living organisms. You'll graduate ready to step into critical roles across biotechnology, healthcare research and pharmaceutical development.
Applying to the biology master's program
Admission requirements
To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:
- meet the SFA Graduate School requirements
- achieve an undergraduate 3.0 GPA or higher overall
- and 3.0 GPA in biology-related courses
- and be one of the following:
- in your final year of undergraduate work
- holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- or have 95 or more semester hours of undergraduate work at SFA and be approved as an overlap student.
If you don't meet the minimum requirements, you may be admitted on a provisional basis under the guidance of the graduate studies advisor.
Ready to complete your application?
To get started, apply to the Graduate School.
See curriculum
RequirementsAre courses face-to-face?
Yes.
What are my capstone options?
There are two options.
1. Non-thesis track with a comprehensive exam
2. Research thesis
Is there a qualifying exam?
Yes. An oral qualifying exam is given before the start of your second semester.
Questions?
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