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The divisional requirement for the degree of Master of Science is nine courses. In addition the department requires:
- Approval of the departmental counselor and an individualized advisory committee of a program of study and an essay. Normally the program of study shall include the following: (a) Three or more physical and/or biological science courses of which, at most, three may be of 20000-level, the rest of 30000-level.
(b) Three or more 30000-level courses in the department. (c) At least one, but not more than three, reading/research courses.
- An average grade of B and no grade less than C in courses offered for the degree.
- An essay, thesis, or publication in conjunction with the research course and a seminar delivered to a general departmental audience.
The master's degree is not required for work toward the Ph.D. in the department.
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