Graduate Students
The Department of Biological Sciences offers several degree programs for students planning to conduct graduate work at NDSU. Students can select a major in Botany, Biology, Zoology, or Cellular and Molecular Biology. Finanical assistance is available for most students in the form of a research or teaching assistantship.
Graduate students generally take several courses that relate to their interests and chosen research. Master's degree students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours to graduate. Ph.D. students must complete a minimum of 90 credit hours. These figures include both credits from actual coursework as well as research credits.
In addition to coursework, graduate students in the Deparment of Biological Sciences work with an advisor on a research project that meets the interests of the student. Graduate students are also required to form a committee of individuals that have expertise in the student's area of interest. A proposal which must be approved by the student's committee is required before any research begins. Research is usually conducted in either the field or labratory. A final thesis or disseration is required to complete a graduate degree in the Department of Bioloigcal Sciences.
Departmental Contact:
Marinus Otte , Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105
E-mail: Marinus.Otte@ndsu.edu
Phone: 701.231.7087
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