Graduate Student Handbook Introduction
Welcome to the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
The purpose of this Graduate Programs Handbook is to summarize the School of Biological Sciences' graduate programs, the requirements for graduate degrees, and various academic rules and regulations. It offers practical guidelines to aid your progress as a graduate student.
The contributions of students, faculty and staff to make this handbook more useful are greatly appreciated. Note that academic regulations will change over time. When questions arise, please contact the Graduate Programs Office (Room 114 BSB; phone (816) 235-2352). For additional information about rules and regulations, students are referred to the UMKC General Catalog.
The doctoral programs at the School of Biological Sciences are administered in coordination with the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The School of Biological Sciences offers a Ph.D. graduate program in its Disciplines of Cell and Molecular Biology (CBB) and of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB). These two disciplines participate in the UMKC-wide Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. CBB and MBB can be chosen as Primary Discipline (formally known as Coordinating Discipline) and as Co-Discipline.
- The School of Biological Sciences offers a Master's of Science (M.S.) in Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB). Students enter the School's Ph.D. programs through this M.S. track.
- The School of Biological Sciences offers a Master's of Arts (M.A.) in Biology. Students may pursue a certificate in the Truman Medical Center Nurse Anesthesia Program concurrently.
Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the general and specific requirements, applicable to their degree.
Students are also responsible for knowing the rules and regulations contained herein, as well as in the UMKC General Catalog.
The Graduate Programs Office is available to answer questions and assist students. However, knowledge of the requirements, rules and regulations is ultimately the responsibility of the student.
Dr. G. Sullivan Read, Ph.D.
Graduate Programs Officer
School of Biological Sciences
