Graduate Programs - Science

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Graduate Study

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Graduate programs leading to the degree of master of arts or master of science are offered in:

• Atmospheric Sciences  ¹
• Biology, M.S. Plan A (Thesis) 
• Biology, M.S. Plan B (Non Thesis) 
• Biotechnology  ¹
• Cellular and Molecular Biology  ¹
• Chemistry, M.S. Plan A (Thesis) 
• Chemistry, M.S. Plan B (Non Thesis) 
• Geography 
• Geological Engineering 
• Geology 
• Geophysics 
• Hydrogeology  ¹
• Hydrology  ¹
• Land Use Planning Policy, M.S., Plan A (Thesis) 
• Land Use Planning Policy, M.S., Plan B (Non-Thesis) 
• Mathematics 
• Metallurgical Engineering 
• Mining Engineering 
• Physics 
• In addition, the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics  is offered.

¹ Interdisciplinary degree programs

Graduate programs leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy are offered in:

• Atmospheric Sciences  ¹
• Biochemistry  ¹
• Cellular and Molecular Biology  ¹
• Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology  ¹
• Chemical Physics  ¹
• Chemistry 
• Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology  ¹
• Geo-Engineering 
• Geology 
• Geophysics 
• Hydrogeology  ¹
• Hydrology  ¹
• Physics 

¹ Interdisciplinary degree programs. See the Interdisciplinary  Programs section of this catalog for more information.

Further information on all degrees may be obtained from the respective departments and programs.

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