A minimum of 8 tuition units (credits) are required.
Must receive a grade of B or better, courses must be taken for a grade rather than credit/no credit.
A maximum of 2 advanced level courses can be applied towards the Master’s degree as long as they are not used towards fulfillment of undergraduate concentration. Approval of Program Director required.
Program Director endorses the student’s proposed curriculum.
At least five of the required eight courses must be structured, advanced level courses in biology or the sciences.
No more than three of the required eight courses are to be used for thesis research (Graduate Independent Study).
Must identify Brown faculty member willing to host student in lab. Students do research in lab for duration of time in the program.
Student and faculty mentor select Thesis Committee.
Submit final thesis, present work as a seminar and pass final oral examination by Thesis Committee.
