THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

Degree Types: MS

The mission of the one year Quantitative and Systems Biology (QSB) program is to train students in quantitative and systems biology approaches and techniques that will enable them to succeed in top PhD and MD programs, or to directly enter research careers in industry or academia.

Additional resources:

• Department website
• Program handbook(s)

Degree Requirements

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.

Course Requirements

Total Units Required: 11

*Optional

Other Degree Requirements

• Research: Students will perform laboratory research during three quarters over three academic quarters (QSB 499-0 QSB Masters Research (2X) and QSB 590-0 QSB Thesis Research)
• Master's thesis: Students must prepare and defend a master’s thesis