Graduate Program Information

Biological Sciences—MS, PhD

Students may elect to focus their MS studies in clinical laboratory management (CLM). The focus option consists of approximately one-half science courses and one-half business courses—integrating both theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory sciences with management theory. The program is flexible and suitable for both the experienced clinical laboratory scientist and the recent graduate. It not only provides knowledge and expertise in CLM, but also challenges the student to learn more about rapid developments in immunology, microbiology, and biochemistry. This non-thesis option within the MS degree allows for completion of the Biological Sciences MS degree within a relatively short period of time. Past candidate projects have included studies using computer analysis of cost accounting to study CLM, computer models for productivity analysis, and writing and assembling laboratory manuals.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology—PhD

Peace Corps Master's International—MS

Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology

The Department of Kinesiology and Physiology at Michigan Technological University is one of the fastest growing on Michigan Tech's campus. The Biological Sciences Department has partnered with them to offer a number of graduate topics related to biological sciences.

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Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach.

All Students

• Admissions Requirements
• Admissions Types
• Graduate Application
• Statement of Purpose
• Official Transcripts
• GRE
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Résumé / Curriculum vitae

International Students

• TOEFL: Recommended score of 85 iBT

Application Deadline

For the Fall Semester: January 15

• All grades must be a B or better in the major subject areas and GPA of 3.0. If your GPA falls below a 3.0 then you are automatically on probation.
• 2 credits of graduate seminar (BL5500 seminars, BL5501, and BL5503, as well as the Distinguished Ecologist series in Forestry FW5000 and the KIP5350).  The Departmental Seminar BL5502 does not count toward the seminar requirement but is required during your first year, either fall or spring.
• 12 credits of graduate (5000 level) coursework for MS. The MS requires 20 credits of coursework (min of 12 credits of 5000 level).
• PhD requirements include 2 credits of graduate seminar/presentation. The PhD requires 30 credits beyond the MS.  If MS is ‘skipped’ then 60 credits total are required and they need to fulfill the MS requirements of 12 credits of 5000 or above.
• Annual CV updates required to track performance and improve our program, used to determine GTA allocations include: Professional Preparation, Awards, Publications, Teaching Experience, Funding History, Presentations and Professional Meetings Attended, and Service.
• Be an active member of the scholarly community (e.g., attend seminars, be productive member of academic community)
• Participate in our peer-mentoring program
• Be responsible to staying on top of the required forms for your degree as found at Graduate School website.

Your Advisor is a member of the faculty with whom you work to design, implement and defend your graduate academic program and thesis. The ideas generated are not only yours but are intellectual property of many (you, your advisor and committee members, and possibly the funding source) please consider and acknowledge that.

If for some reason you feel you are not getting the guidance you feel you need please see the Graduate Director before considering any change in advisor. Open communication will help to limit the likelihood of needed change.

Your graduate committee must have at a minimum:

• For PhD students: 2 faculty from the department and one external member (outside the department). 
• For MS students: only 2 members are needed from within the department

With advisor select committee and meet by second semester (forms M2, D4A). Meet with potential committee members to get a feel for your potential working relationship, committee advises on coursework, future career direction/tools, etc. Visit the degree requirements on the Graduate School website for additional information about requirements.