If you are an undergraduate Biology major, have at least a 3.0 GPA in the major (meaning all science and math courses), and have taken at least 60 credits, you are eligible for our accelerated MA. This will save you both time and money in attaining both a BA and an MA degree in Biology.

As an undergraduate, a student can take up to 12 credits of 600- or 700-level courses (with instructor permission), and these will count toward both the undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA) degrees. Students who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA average as an undergraduate will automatically be accepted into the Biology master’s program upon completion of the BA. Other students may apply to the Accelerated MA track through the regular procedure. No more than 12 graduate credits may count toward both the BA and the MA. Some rules and limitations:

Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA until receiving their MA.
Each course that counts toward the MA must be a B- (2.7 GPA) or better. This is a general rule that applies to any Queens College Biology MA students, not just students in the accelerated MA. Grades as low as C- still count toward the undergraduate degree.
Colloquium (BIOL 791) and Research (BIOL 799) are not included in the courses that may be taken as an undergraduate. Undergraduate students should take the 300-level versions of these courses.
The 600- or 700-level courses taken as undergraduates may count either toward required 300-level undergraduate courses for the Biology major, or as electives. Laboratory field courses may count as undergraduate laboratory requirements.
Students interested in this option should speak to Professor David Lahti, graduate advisor for the Biology Department. An application consists of an application form and a personal statement of your reasons for requesting admission to this track, why you want a master’s in biology, and a bit about your broader goals (to whatever extent you have considered them). Please request one letter of reference from a Queens College faculty member, such as your undergraduate advisor.

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