The Master of Science in Biology program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in the field of Biology through practical training, laboratory works, lectures, forums and biological researches.
Master of Science in Biology
The Master of Science in Biology program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in the field of Biology through practical training, laboratory works, lectures, forums and biological researches.
The course enhances the professional development of the students in pursuing specialization in biological fields in terms of teaching, research and laboratory and field works. It utilizes small classes with convenient and flexible course schedules primarily every Saturdays to allow part time study for working adults. Graduates of the program can secure specialized positions as educators, science researchers, laboratory analysts, field or environmental officers.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Develop critical thinking and a comprehensive understanding of biological principles and translate them into high-level research competency, proficiency, and instruction.
- Effectively communicate concepts, principles, and research findings in biology to the scientific community thru participation in research fora and conferences.
- Adhere to ethical standards and cultural sensitivity in conducting and publishing research and participating in community extension and other outreach programs
- Manifest professional leadership in specialized fields or areas in biology.
Basic Courses
- Life and Works of St. La Salle
- Bioethics
- Bioresearch
- Biostatistics
Core Courses (15 units)
Choice of five (5) courses from the following:
2-unit lecture and 1-unit lab courses
- Advanced Plant Physiology
- Advanced Developmental Biology
- Advanced Genetics
- Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
- Advanced Ecology
- Advanced Systematics
- Advanced Microbiology
- Advanced Evolutionary Biology
- Advanced Parasitology
- Advanced Animal Physiology
Specialty Courses (6 Units)
Choice of two (2) courses from the following based on field of concentration
- Biotechnology and Environment
- Environmental Toxicology
- Entomology
- Herpetology
- Virology
- Invasion Biology
- Ethnobotany
- Economic Botany
- Geographical Information System
Additional Requirements
- Graduate Seminar (GRBI204; 3 units)
- Comprehensive Exam
- Thesis (GRBI240; 6 units)
General Policies
- Must be a graduate of BS Biology/BSE major in Biology, or any health-related degree
- Non-BS Biology/BSE major in Biology graduates must have earned 12 units of any of the following: Gen. Biology, Zoology, Botany, and Ecology.
- Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or its equivalent in the undergraduate course
- Pass the psychometric exam conducted by the Center for Students Admissions (CSA).
- Accomplish and submit the following:
For New Applicants:
- Application for Admissions (2 copies);Download here
- TOR (1 original; 1 photocopy) and diploma (2 photocopies; original copy must be presented for verification purposes);
- *Two recommendation letters from employer or former professors;
- NSO Birth certificate (2 photocopies);
- NSO marriage certificate- for married female applicant (2 photocopies);
- *Certificate of employment, if employed;
- 3 pcs. passport-sized pictures
- *Resume with research plan;
- College/MS/MA Diploma (2 photocopies);
For DLSU-D graduates
- Application for Admissions (2 copies);Download here
- Two photocopies of official TOR and College/MS/MA Diploma (2 photocopies; original copy must be presented for verification purposes);
Other requirements for foreign student applicants:
- Satisfy all the Admissions requirements given by CSA.
- Pay to the University’s Accounting Office the Admissions fee of $500 for both permanent resident alien and transient alien.
- Pass the English proficiency test for non- English speaking applicants.
- The maximum residency for master’s program shall be five (5) years including thesis writing.
- A student is allowed to file a leave of absence (LOA) for a semester, renewable for another semester. However, this LOA is counted in his maximum residency.
- A course taken from another school with similar or the same description may be credited in the graduate program upon the recommendation of the Director of COS Graduate Studies and approval of the Dean of the COS. A maximum of six (6) units shall be credited.
- An ‘In Progress’ grade is given to a graduate student who failed to comply or submit course work requirements within one school year. Failure to complete within the specified time would mean a grade of 0.0.
- A student who has already earned more than 50% of his/her academic subjects shall not be allowed to shift to another graduate program.
Students who have completed all the requirements are the only ones allowed to graduate and attend the graduation ceremonies. The requirements are as follows:
- Completion of academic units;
- Passing the comprehensive examination and thesis defense;
- Completion of the research paper requirements;
- At least one (1) publication in a refereed journal related to the program during study;
- Completion of all pertinent documents to be submitted to the Registrar’s Office;
- Clearance form to be signed by designated persons/offices;
- Payment of all financial and other obligations to the University