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Biological Sciences Graduate Programs
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| Ph.D. in Biological Sciences Program
| The Ph.D. in Biological Sciences may be taken with the following Specializations:
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Animal and Range Sciences
Biology
Dairy Science
Fisheries Science
Human Nutrition and Food Science
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Plant Molecular Biology
Plant Science
Veterinary Microbiology
Veterinary Pathobiology
Wildlife Science
Ph.D. Coordinator: Professor John J. Ruffolo
For additional information contact:
Mailing address: SDSU Box 2201 Phone: 605/688-6696
Administration Building — ADM 130 Fax: 605/688-6167
E-Mail
Program Description
This is a cooperative program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biological Sciences.
Departments that cooperate in the program at South Dakota State University are: Animal and Range Sciences, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Animal and Range Sciences, Biology, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Plant Science, Plant Molecular Biology, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Pathobiology, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. At the University of South Dakota the Department of Biology cooperates in the program.
This program allows for considerable latitude in the education and training of students. The plan of study, including a range of 30-40 hours of dissertation credit, can be designed to meet the interests and individual needs of the student. While the training of most students is largely directed to a single discipline represented within one of the participating departments, cross-discipline training is available. Generally, identification of a major professor with resources to support the student’s dissertation project is required for unconditional acceptance into the program. Therefore, interested persons should make application for program admission well in advance of the anticipated date of enrollment. Inquiries should be made directly to the department representing the discipline of interest.
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| MS in Biological Sciences Program
| The M.S. in Biological Sciences may be taken with the following specializations:
Biology
Dairy Science
Food and Biomaterial Processing
Horticultural Science
Human Nutrition & Food Science
Microbiology
Pharmaceutical Science
Veterinary Microbiology
Veterinary Pathology
M.S. Coordinator: Professor Donald M. Marshall
For additional information contact:
Mailing address: SDSU Box 2207 Phone: 605/688-5133
Academic Programs Office Fax: 605/688-5582
College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
E-Mail
Program Description
This is a collaborative graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences. Departments that cooperate in the program are Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Biology and Microbiology, Dairy Science, Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks, Nutrition, Food Science and Hospitality, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Veterinary Science.
Students interested in advanced studies in the biological sciences will have the opportunity to tailor a program that meets their interest by selecting courses offered by faculty from the participating departments. Each student’s plan will be developed in consultation with the student’s major advisor and graduate advisory committee. The plan of study including a common core of 5-7 credits of thesis, 2 credits of seminar and 9 additional course credits will be designed to meet the interests and individual needs of the student. While the training of most students is largely directed to a single discipline, cross-discipline training is available and encouraged. Generally, identification of a major professor with resources to support the student’s thesis project is required for unconditional acceptance into the program. Please refer to each departmental section for a listing of the graduate faculty and details regarding the areas of study offered in this program. Inquiries should be made directly to the department representing the discipline of interest.
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