Biological Sciences (BS to MS)

Accelerated

Streamline your path to achieving both your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in less time than pursuing them separately.

Offered Face-to-Face in Commerce.
5 years
153 credit hours
Thesis and Non-Thesis Options

Lead Vital Change

Join our team of innovative biologists, leaders and dedicated professors at East Texas A&M, who are committed to making a global impact. The BS to MS Accelerated Degree Program lets you jumpstart your journey into advanced biology during your senior year. As an undergraduate, you can begin graduate-level coursework, fast-tracking your way to a Bachelor and Master of Science in Biology in as little as five years.

Learn more about how the accelerated degree program works.

Careers

Biological sciences students can use their in-depth knowledge to tackle challenges found in labs, research institutes and other related arenas. Broaden your network and gain real-world experience with internships and career opportunities with help from faculty and staff.

Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries

Biochemist and Biophysicist

$ 103,810

Microbiologist

$ 81,990

Medical Scientist

$ 99,930

US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022

What You Will Learn

This program will prepare you for research-intensive jobs in biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology, zoology or doctoral programs in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy and allied health sciences fields.

Courses to Prepare You for Your Career

Foundation courses include Research Literature and Techniques or Thesis, depending on option selected
Core business analytics courses include Quantitative Biology, Advanced Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics and Human Physiology

Students looking into microscope in Biology lab

Course Delivery and Resources

Our programs are designed to be flexible, meeting the needs of working professionals who want the convenience of a fully online degree, full-time students who prefer face-to-face classes and blended options for those who need the convenience of both. We offer a graduate-level degree online in biology to fit your lifestyle and career aspirations.

Please check the schedule of classes for locations and times. Locations and times are subject to change.

Internship opportunities

Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Although not required for your degree, internships are an important part of your education experience. These are just a few of the companies that partner with Student Career Preparedness and offer opportunities for East Texas A&M biology students.

Our Community

Become a part of the STEM Education Alliance. Four departments have partnered together to provide you with the tools and resources needed to excel in education. Our program offers collegiate-level teaching and tutoring experiences through the Learning Assistant program. You'll also have access to several scholarships designed for STEM majors.

Learn More

Apply to East Texas A&M and enroll in one of the approved undergraduate programs.

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At the completion of your junior year (90 credit hours), contact your undergraduate advisor for approval to enter the accelerated undergraduate program. Your advisor will submit a form that will be routed to the graduate coordinator for approval.

Once approved, your current undergraduate degree plan will be updated to include graduate coursework that will count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

In the final semester of your senior year, submit an online application through Apply Texas to the Master’s Accelerated program.

You must meet undergraduate GPA requirements at the time of graduate school admission.

Begin taking classes toward your master’s degree.

Approved graduate hours taken as a senior will automatically be applied toward your master’s program.

During your final semester of graduate coursework, apply for graduation for both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Your bachelor’s and master’s degrees will be awarded in the same semester in two ceremonies once you have completed all requirements for both degrees.