Master Of Science in Biology

As the largest instructional unit in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology (COSET), the Department of Biology offers courses in Biology (BIOL) to the general student population, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Biology, the Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Biology, and a minor in Biology for students pursuing majors in other departments where the declaration of a minor is required. In addition, the Department of Biology serves as the academic unit overseeing Texas Southern University’s Pre-Nursing Program. The teaching, research, and office facilities for faculty members are housed on the second and third floors of the TSU Science Center, with the Department Office located in Room 203Z.

The Department of Biology offers the Master of Science degree, which requires a minimum of thirty (30) semester credit hours including an acceptable research project. Students must meet the general requirements for all graduate students as prescribed in this bulletin. Degree plans must be approved by the graduate program advisor prior to submission to the Graduate School.

In addition to the program described above for the Master of Science degree, the Department of Biology, in cooperation with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, participates in a program for teachers interested in achieving professional certification for teachers of biology at the secondary school level.

This program is designed to provide instructional enhancement to meet the needs of teachers, practitioners and others who wish to supplement their undergraduate education and expand their research capabilities in biology through study beyond the master’s degree.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Department Office at (713) 313-7005.