Accelerated Dual Degree to Biology (M.A.)

The Accelerated Dual Degree (ADD) Program to Biology (M.A.) is designed for exceptionally well-prepared students who wish to earn a Master of Arts degree in program by beginning graduate studies during their senior year.

Students must have at least 90 undergraduate credit hours completed, which may include transfer credit, before starting graduate courses. When applying to an accelerated dual degree program, students should have at least 75 credits completed and clearly be on track for the required 90 credit hours. 

For students who are accepted, nine credit hours of graduate-level coursework for the graduate program can be completed during the fourth year and will count toward combined undergraduate and graduate requirements, as outlined below. 

Students apply for undergraduate graduation (to earn their Bachelor’s degree) in the normal timeframe, following standard deadlines–that is, for the term they are on-track to complete all undergraduate degree requirements, including the minimum 120 credits. Likewise, they apply for graduate graduation following standard deadlines for the term they are on-track to have completed graduate degree requirements.

Students are responsible for understanding the Accelerated Dual Degree policy.

Biology Major Pathway

Undergraduate students from program accepted to the dual degree program are eligible to pursue the ADD under the following, major-specific outline.

Requirements

Choose 9 credits (including laboratory co-requisites) to apply toward Biology major electives: