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285760 - Cell Biology and Physiology (MS)

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Cell Biology and Physiology Masters MS

Application Deadline

Fall: February 15th

Spring: February 15th

Summer: February 15th

Contact Information

4005 LSB

801-422-2006

cell@byu.edu

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Required Tests

GRE not required, but is highly recommended.

Additional Requirements

  • Resume required

  • Document summarizing interest level, likely fit, and desire to conduct graduate research with at least 5 specific faculty members in the program.

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

This MS degree program provides students with a sound understanding of current concepts in cell biology and physiology. The thesis research project teaches the fundamentals of scientific inquiry and trains the student in state-of-the-art research techniques. Submission of the thesis to a peer-reviewed journal is highly encouraged but not required.

Requirements for Degree

  • Credit hours (33): including 4 hours of lab research/rotation (course) and 6 hours of thesis (course).

  • Required courses: course (3 hr); course (3 hr) course (1 hr), course (3 hr; or course), course (1 hr), course (2 hr), course (2 hr), course (2 hr).

  • A Seminar must be presented each year (course)

  • Thesis: standard university thesis format or journal publication format.

  • Examinations:  oral defense of thesis.

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Title

Advanced Cell Biology and Physiology

Learning Outcome

Students will describe the current state of the discipline in their area of specialization as well as foundational theories, concepts and practices of the field. Students will add new knowledge to their field through designing and conducting experimental procedures, analyzing the collected data, and determining how the new knowledge fits in with current understanding.

Title

Critical Literature Analysis and Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Critically evaluate current literature in the discipline and generate effective oral and written presentations.

Title

Research Design and Experience

Learning Outcome

Successfully apply the scientific method by generating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis through personal research that includes appropriate controls, and formulating defensible conclusions.

Title

Independent Work and Thought

Learning Outcome

Work independently and think for oneself.