Bemidji State University
School of Graduate Studies
Bemidji State University #48
1500 Birchmont Drive NE
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699
grad@bemidjistate.edu
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Phone: 1-218-755-2027
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Master of Science – Biology
Form 2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
Name
Mailing Address
Street Address
City
State
Telephone
Zip
BSU
(H)
Student ID#
(W or C)
Current Email
Experience-(list last two assignments)
Location
Type of Position
Program Plan: (check one)
Years
Plan A (Thesis)
Plan B (Research Paper)
Transfer Credits-(A maximum of 10 semester credits may be approved for transfer.)
Dept. &
Course#
Name of Course
College/University
Sem.
Cr. Hrs.
Term or
Session
Grade
Signed
Director, School of Graduate Studies
Test Record, if applicable to program
Graduate Record Examination, General:
Date
Verbal
Quantative
Has the Departmental qualifying exam/written exam been given?
Analytical
Yes
Initials
No
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT, ADVISOR AND/OR GRADUATE COORDINATOR (IF
APPLICABLE), AND DEPT CHAIR BEFORE SUBMITTING TO GRADUATE STUDIES.
Date
Candidate's Signature
Check if sent by email:
I approve the proposed program and recommend this student for candidacy for the Master's degree program:
Date
Advisor
Date
Major Coordinator/Chair
College Dean
Date
Comment(s):
Date
Director, Graduate Studies
Deficiencies, if any, to be removed:
MS in Biology Form 2 - APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY PAGE 2
This section must be completed with the assistance of your advisor. List all courses completed (including transfer courses) and
courses yet to be taken. At least 50% of all graduate course work (less the Thesis/Research credits) must be at the 6000 level.
See the catalog for program requirements.
I. Required Core
Dept. &
Course #
Title of Course
BIOL 6010
Advanced Topics in Biology
BIOL 6894
Advanced Graduate Laboratory Projects I
OR
BIOL 6896
Advanced Graduate Field Projects I
BIOL 6895
Advanced Graduate Laboratory Projects II
OR
BIOL 6897
Advanced Graduate Field Projects II
BIOL 6920
Directed Group Study (Seminar) (1,1)
SCI 6350
Computer Applications in Statistics
Sem.
Hours
1 credit
3 credits
Year, Sem.
& Session Instructor
Grade
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2 credits
3 credits
Semester Hours Required
12 Credits
II. Required Electives (Select with consent of advisor a minimum of 12 graduate sem. credits, 6 credits must be in Biology)
Dept. &
Sem.
Year, Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Ho urs
& Session Instructor
Grade
Semester Hours Required
12 Credits
III. Required Research (Select one of the following: A. Thesis Option or B. Research Paper Option)
Dept &
Sem.
Year, Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Hours
& Session Instructor
BIOL 6990
A. Thesis Option
6 credits
OR
BIOL 6980
B. Graduate Research Paper Option
2 credits
Select with the consent of the advisor an additional 4 semester
4 credits
credits of graduate-level course work numbered 6000 and above
in Biology (4 credits)
Semester Hours Required 6 Credits
Substitutions (A maximum of 10 semester credits may be approved for substitution.)
Dept. &
Sem.
Course #
Title of Course
Hours
Year, Sem.,
& Session
Sub. for
Course #
Substituted Semester Hours Total
Minimum Semester Credits Required for Degree: 30 Credits
MnSCU 50% Rule is met by 12 @ 6000 level credits (thesis option)
or 14 @ 6000 level credits (research paper option)
Total Semester Credits:
Grade
Grade
0-10 Credits