Admission to the Degree Curriculum
All students must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Division of Graduate Affairs with classified graduate standing, as described in Part Two of this bulletin under Admission to the Division of Graduate Affairs. In addition, the undergraduate preparation in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics must have substantially satisfied the undergraduate requirements for a baccalaureate degree in the life sciences or the physical sciences so that satisfactory progress can be made toward the master’s degree. If the student’s undergraduate preparation is deficient, he will be required to take courses for the removal of the deficiency. These courses are in addition to the minimum of 30 units for the master’s degree.
Advancement to Candidacy
All students must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy, as described in Part Four of this bulletin.
