University of Alaska Fairbanks

1996-1997 catalog

Degrees and Programs


Botany

College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Department of Biology and Wildlife
(907) 474-7542

Degree: M.S.

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30 additional credits

Graduate Degree Requirements

Botany M.S., Ph.D.

  1. Complete UAF degree requirements.
  2. Complete a minimum of 30 credits of approved courses. At least 24 credits, including thesis and research, must be at the 600 level.
  3. Students working in subject areas involving significant non-English literature may be expected to read the appropriate foreign language.

Biological Sciences Botany Ph.D. Degree

The doctoral degree is awarded for proven ability and scholarly attainment. Candidate's degree programs are planned with their graduate advisory committees. There are no fixed course requirements required to earn the Ph.D. degree. A candidate for the Ph.D. degree in the Biological Sciences Botany program will be expected to have coursework at least equivalent to that required for the M.S. degree.