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Forms for BS/MS Program
  • Designation of thesis mentor
    Should be completed and submitted before the start of the 5th semester of the program (usually Fall, 3rd year). Faculty member who agrees to serve as thesis mentor will be responsible for supervision and assignment of grade in Bio BIO 8910 in that semester.
     
  • Establishment of advisory committee
    Should be completed and submitted after appointment of thesis mentor, and prior to completion of Thesis Proposal.
     
  • Program of study
    Should be completed and submitted after establishment of advisory committee. Pertains mainly to graduate Biology courses to be taken in 4th and 5th years of the program.
     
  • Approval of written Thesis Proposal
    This form (same as for M.S. degree program) must be signed and submitted at least one week before oral presentation of the thesis proposal. Completion of written proposal and oral presentation normally is expected in the 6th semester, i.e., at the end of the 3rd year of study.