The LSR major is a thesis-based degree. Students will take a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours to complete the degree requirements.
Life Science Research Major (minimum 30 credit hours)
Required Courses (16 graduate credits)
Students must complete 16 graduate credits from the core curriculum listed below.
*LSCI-603 Colloquial Principles of Life Science requires two (2) credits.
Supervisory committee will determine exact courses for each student.
Elective Courses
Students must complete 14-22 credit hours from the electives listed below. Student's Supervisory committee will determine the courses for each student.
The thesis option will follow the guidelines, or their subsequent revisions, as detailed in the LMU MS Supervisory Committee Guidebook and as listed in this Master of Science Graduate Catalog pertaining to supervisory committees, proposal approval, thesis format, and thesis defense. This option may be continued in parallel while pursuing the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.