What is unique about the biology program?

You can complete the entire program at home, earning your MS degree in two to five years. No time on campus is required.

What are the expected outcomes of a graduate of this program?

The outcomes are quite varied and include enhanced professional expertise and opportunities for medical/dental or veterinary school.

Name some career opportunities that graduates of your program have had.

Teacher, doctor, dentist, researcher.

What specific qualifications/characteristics do you look for in prospective students?

Applicants must have an overall 3.0 GPA in college and 3.0 in biology and other science courses in college. If your undergraduate degree is not in biology, but in a related field, you need to have done very well in a variety of lab-based biology courses. The ability to write clearly is required.

Highlight some of the faculty members who teach in this program.

For more information about faculty, visit www.sjc.edu or e-mail them directly at the addresses listed below.

Dalia Giedrimiene, MD, PhD
Professor of Biology
dgiedrim@sjc.edu

Melissa Marcucci, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biology
mmarcucci@sjc.edu

Charles Morgan, PhD
Associate Professor Biology
cmorgan@sjc.edu

Sarah Higbie, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biology
shigbie@sjc.edu

Mark Johnson, PhD
Associate Professor of Biology
mjohnson@sjc.edu

Chris Zito, PhD
Associate Professor of Biology
czito@sjc.edu

What are some of your specific admission requirements?

• Online application: www.sjc.edu/graduate
• Application fee
• Sealed transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Introductory letter/statement of intent that should include why you wish to enroll, an outline of courses you would like to take (sample), and transfer course credits you want considered
  

Describe the classroom environment for this program.

Home, office, library, workplace, aircraft carrier, fox hole (yes, we have had students in the Iraq war). If you can get to the Internet, you can do our program.

How does this program stand out among similar programs?

Class size is capped at 15, which provides each student personal attention from real professors. Many classes demand intense communication and in-depth learning.

Is work experience required to enter this program?

No. Students should have had labs prior to beginning.

Why should undergraduate students consider your program for graduate study?

Degree completion is possible from any location in the world.