Contiguous BS/MS Program
The Division of Biological Sciences offers a contiguous program leading to a Master of Science Degree in Biology for current UCSD undergraduate students who are enrolled in any of the 8 Biology majors. Students enrolled in this program receive an advanced research experience by completing at least six contiguous quarters of biological research in one of the excellent research labs at UCSD. In addition, the BS/MS students complete 12 units of graduate-level courses in Biology, Medicine, or other disciplines related to their thesis project. Students complete their degree requirements by writing and defending a Master's thesis.
Qualified students can earn the MS degree within 3-5 quarters following receipt of the BS degree. NOTE: To be eligible for this program, students must be current UCSD undergraduates enrolled in one of the 8 majors in the Division of Biological Sciences.
Interested students should contact the BS/MS Coordinator in the Biology Student & Instructional Services Office before the end of their junior year. For students who have already started their senior year, make sure to e-mail the BS/MS Coordinator as soon as possible!
Important Notes:
- Interested students must submit the online Statement of Interest and Eligibility form before the start of their final undergraduate quarter but are encouraged to submit as early as possible. Review the eligibility requirements on our Prospective MS Student page.
- The Contiguous BS/MS Program is open to UCSD Biology majors only.
- The Division of Biological Sciences does not provide financial support for students enrolled in this program. See the MS Program Fees & Financing page.
What's New?
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Biological Sciences MS GSA RepresentativeShokufeh Nourollahi has been elected as the Biological Sciences MS student representative to the UCSD Graduate Student Association (GSA). Shokufeh was elected by her peers. She will serve as GSA rep for the remainder of the 2011/12 academic year. Congratulations Shokufeh! |
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