Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in Modern Biological Sciences
This is not a degree program; it is a certificate program of 15-17 credit hours (5 courses) that provides for advanced study of modern biological sciences and their application in the laboratory. This certificate program is designed to be completed in one year of full-time study.
For additional information contact:
 | Edythe Anthony Professor Fogarty Life Science 204 (401) 456-8010 (401) 456-9793 eanthony@ric.edu |
Admission Requirements
- A completed application form accompanied by a fifty-dollar nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records
- A bachelor's degree in biology or related science including courses in genetics and cellular/molecular biology
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in undergraduate course work.
Retention Requirement
Students must maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00
Course Requirements
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 533 | Research Methods in Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 560 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
| BIOL 694 | Directed Research | 4 |
Elective | ||
| 400-level Biology Course Approved by Chair | 3-4 | |
| One Course from | ||
| BIOL 526 | Molecular Cell Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 531 | Mammalian Endocrinology | 3 |
| BIOL 532 | Advanced Developmental Biology | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
Note: This is not a degree program; it is a certificate program. Candidates who are interested in a graduate degree should investigate the M.A. program in Biology.