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href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\">Graduate Programs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Joint BS\/MS Biology<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Quickly and Affordably Earn Your Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Biology program is designed for University of Michigan-Flint undergraduate biology students who know they would like to pursue a Master of Science in Biology from an early point in their academic career. The BS\/MS program joint curriculum allows admitted students to earn undergraduate and graduate credits at the same time, which count for both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. The program is designed as a bridge between their undergraduate and graduate education in order to allow students the opportunity to move to a PhD or their future career quickly.<br><br>Students should apply in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study. They will receive their BS degree upon completion of the BS portion. Students will receive their MS degree upon completion of the remaining 22 credits required if pursuing the thesis option or the 24 remaining credits for the non-thesis option.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Why Earn Your Master\u2019s in Biology Degree at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Flexible Part-\/Full-time Program Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the option to pursue your MS in Biology degree on a part-time basis to accommodate your busy schedule as a working professional. Or you may immerse yourself in this program full-time to fast-track your degree completion in as little as 12 months. You also have the ability to select a thesis or non-thesis track, depending on your academic goals and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>State-of-the-Art Laboratories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of Michigan-Flint, we make sure to support your innovation and scientific pursuit with first-class facilities and equipment. You have access to UM-Flint\u2019s laboratories and equipment, allowing you to test your hypotheses and explore new findings using the latest research and analytic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Research Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this rigorous master\u2019s in Biology program, you work alongside faculty members who are conducting important and diverse research across the field of biology. The College of Innovation &amp; Technology (CIT) faculty are deeply engaged in research. These scholarly pursuits are diverse in subject matter and allow faculty to engage with students, colleagues, the community, and industry on many projects.<br><br>Check out some of the current research activities taking place in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/research\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CIT Research<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of Michigan-Flint, we endeavor to support your educational journey. Our dedicated academic advisors are here to help you throughout your time in the Joint BS\/MS Biology program. Whether you need assistance with selecting courses or choosing your track, you may contact your advisor!<br><br>For any questions, contact\u00a0<strong>Aubree Kraut<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:arottier@umich.edu\">arottier@umich.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 810-766-6616 or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/M3TzBNWFVcvmEbv27\">Book an appointment today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">What Can You Do with a Master\u2019s Degree in Biology?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">With a master\u2019s degree in Biology, you are ready to pursue a wide variety of rewarding careers in the growing field of life sciences, especially in the state of Michigan. In 2022, Michigan planned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2022\/06\/28\/projects-to-create-over-280-jobs-and-grow-life-sciences-and-agribusiness-industries\"><strong>grow the life sciences and agribusiness industries and create over 280 high-paying jobs<\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes191029.htm\"><strong>Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/strong><\/a>, biological scientists\u2019 median annual wage is $106,790 in the Detroit metropolitan area, while the national median is $90,010.<br><br>Common career paths with an MS degree in Biology:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research Scientist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildlife Biologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molecular Biologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microbiologist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparation for professional school such as Medical, Dental, Veterinary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation for PhD programs in the life sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"$106,790 median annual wage for a biological scientist\" class=\"wp-image-2694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Students interested in the BS\/MS program should apply during their junior or senior year.&nbsp;Upon completing the requirements for the BS portion of the program, the student is awarded the BS degree. To apply for the program, students must show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) requirement is currently being waived.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the below required prerequisite courses completed at a regionally accredited university:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cell Biology, Ecology, Genetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Calculus Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistics (preferably Biostatistics) recommended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Applying to the Joint BS\/MS Biology Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Submit an online application below to be considered for admission to the MS in Biology on-campus program. Other materials can be emailed to <strong><a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a><\/strong> or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goblueumflint.force.com\/apply\/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fapply%2FTargetX_Portal__PB\"><strong>Application for Graduate Admission<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vS8wMYqclEqto9VTGEatCgI1Y5P_3qkzoufv4FS5fYdsnlhDYvW_1iteXJ541AWVRJ0qYNnMi4l_zTC\/pub\"><strong>Official transcripts<\/strong><\/a> from all colleges and universities attended. The Office of Graduate Programs will pull transcripts for University of Michigan-Flint students. Transcripts from other institutions must be sent directly to the school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vTgzkENbm3r_r6KMXGNIo0E4DVrttWCkitPK6qrPFmfvZCEEfTapKifbQ0FLnDdGS4tvE73rrU9Eu_Z\/pub\"><strong>letter of recommendation<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>from a UM-Flint faculty member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose: include information on why you are interested in the MS in Biology program, pertinent background information, and long-term goals. Applicants interested in the thesis option should indicate two-three faculty members they would consider as potential thesis advisors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs by 5 p.m. on the day of the application deadline. The master\u2019s in Biology degree program offers rolling admission with monthly application reviews. To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall (early review*) \u2013 May 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall (final review) \u2013 August 1&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter \u2013 December 1&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer \u2013 April 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*You must have a complete application by the early deadline to be eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/\"><strong>scholarships, grants, and research assistantships<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Learn More about UM-Flint\u2019s Joint BS\/MS in Biology Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">If you are ready to blaze a trail in the world of biology and life sciences, join the Joint BS\/MS in Biology degree program at the University of Michigan-Flint! Under the guidance of renowned faculty, you have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research or conduct your individual research in your area of interest.<br><br>Ready for the next step?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/apply-now\">Apply to UM-Flint\u2019s master\u2019s in Biology program<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umflintcampus.tfaforms.net\/217776\">request information<\/a>&nbsp;today!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earn your BS and MS in Biology faster at UM-Flint. Save time and tuition while gaining hands-on research experience and preparing for advanced careers or a PhD. 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