M.S. Degree Plans
Our program charges a full-time, per-semester flat rate for students taking 12 credits or more in a semester, and a part-time, per-credit rate for students taking fewer than 12 credits.
Example – Standard Tumor Biology Track
Fall Semester
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| TBIO 6508 Cellular & Molecular Aspects of the Transformed Cell | 4 |
| TBIO 6510 Biochemistry for Cancer Research | 4 |
| TBIO 7050 Cancer Research Techniques | 3 |
| Elective 1 (Electives) | 2 |
| Elective 2 (Electives) | 2 |
| 15 Credits |
- Students pay the per-semester flat rate.
- Apply for graduation in your second-to-last semester. Follow the Graduating Student Checklist.
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| TBIO 6536 Cancer Pharmacology | 4 |
| TBIO 7060 Cancer Research Techniques | 3 |
| Elective 3 (Electives) | 3 |
| Elective 4 (Electives) | 3 |
| Elective 5 (Electives) | 2 |
| 15 Credits |
- Students pay the per-semester flat rate.
- Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.
Example – Cancer Systems Biology Track
Fall Semester
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| TBIO 6508 Cellular & Molecular Aspects of the Transformed Cell | 4 |
| TBIO 6510 Biochemistry for Cancer Research | 4 |
| SYSM 5910 Biomedical Informatics | 3 |
| TBIO 7050 Cancer Research Techniques | 3 |
| Elective 1 (Electives) | 1 |
| 15 Credits |
- Students pay the per-semester flat rate.
- Apply for graduation in your second-to-last semester. Follow the Graduating Student Checklist.
Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| TBIO 6530 Systems Biology & Bioinformatics | 3 |
| SYSM 5940 Translational Bioinformatics | 2 |
| TBIO 7060 Cancer Research Techniques | 3 |
| Elective 2 (Electives) | 3 |
| Elective 3 (Electives) | 2 |
| Elective 4 (Electives) | 2 |
| 15 Credits |
- Students pay the per-semester flat rate.
- Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.