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About the Program
The Master of Science in Biology program is designed to prepare
biologists for work in the fields of molecular and cellular biology,
neuroscience, biochemistry, enzymology, membrane biology, molecular
genetics, bioinformatics, protein and nucleic acid structure, plant
and animal developmental biology, tumor cell biology, aging, plant
and animal molecular virology, medical microbiology, parasitology,
immunology, plant abiotic and biotic stress and
ecology. Thesis and
non-thesis options are available.
The biology faculty directs research on a variety of topics, and
graduate students work closely with them to play an important role
in this research. Class sizes are generally small, and students
receive individual attention.
Facilities
State-of-the-art laboratories are equipped with instrumentation for
a variety of molecular and cellular tasks. Several laboratories have
active research programs for training in molecular cloning and
sequence analysis, tissue culture, transgenic plant and animal
production, and gene expression/function studies. A variety of cell
and molecular techniques are supported by equipment for absorption
and fluorescence spectrophotometry, HPLC, ultracentrifugation, and
DNA cloning and sequencing. Facilities are also available for
sophisticated microscopic analyses such as confocal microscopy,
computer-based image analysis, and both scanning and transmission
electron microscopy. Laboratories are equipped for state-of-the-art
research in all areas of biology. Excellent computer-based support
is a standard part of all research and training facilities.
Admission
Admission is granted to students who have satisfied the
University-wide graduate admission and have a GPA of 3.0 or above,
and a background equivalent to a UTSA bachelor's degree in biology.
Applicants must submit transcript, GRE scores, two letters of
recommendation, and a Statement of Future Plans. Prospective
students should review the course work and degree requirements for
the bachelor's degree as described in the current UTSA catalog.
Students with training differing from that outlined in the catalog
or returning to school after several years may be required to take
undergraduate courses before they receive unconditional admission to
the program.
Assistantships
Some teaching and research assistantships are available to qualified
students.
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