I. AWARDING BODY
A. Constituent University: University of the Philippines Visayas
B. College: UPV Graduate School

II. DEGREE-GRANTING UNIT
A. Department/Division/Institute: Division of Biological Sciences

III. DEGREE PROGRAM TITLE
Master of Science in Biology (MS Biology)

IV. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAMME

1. Apply knowledge and skills in the field of basic and advanced biology.
2. Analyze critically various concepts, theories, and other advances in biology.
3. Integrate various disciplines in biology and other fields of science.
4. Communicate effectively evidence-based science decision-making.
5. Practice leadership in the field of scientific research ethics.

V. ADMISSION CRITERIA OR REQUIREMENTS TO THE PROGRAM

Applicants to the MS Biology program are expected to have adequate basic biology background – particularly in cell biology, physiology and ecology – as well as experience or exposure to scientific research. As such, admission to the program requires the following:

• a bachelor’s degree in Biology or related courses (Fisheries, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, etc.), but not Education, Nursing and others
• a clear statement of research intention (~1-page write up)

VI. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The following foundation courses in biology need to be taken up by MS Biology students in UPV:

Required (Core) Courses (15.0 units)
Bio 250 (Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology)	3.0
Bio 221 (Advanced Plant and Animal Physiology)	3.0
Bio 260 (Advanced Ecology)	3.0
Bio 298 (Special Topics in Biology)	3.0
Bio 291 (Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis)	3.0

Elective Courses (9.0 units)
Bio 201	Morphogenesis
Bio 206	Advanced Histology
Bio 223	Plant Growth & Development
Bio 228	Physiology of Animal Reproduction
Bio 237	Differentiation in Embryonic Systems
Bio 240	Advanced Genetics
Bio 241	Biogeography
Bio 242	Biosystematics
Bio 245	Advances in Developmental Biology
Bio 255	Advanced Immunology
Bio 263	Terrestrial Ecology
EB 205	Ecological Physiology
EB 251	Environmental Management
ENS 203	Advanced Aquatic Ecology
ENS 204	Issues in Aquatic Resource Management
MB 212	Biology of Tropical Marine Vertebrates
MB 213	Biology of Marine Invertebrates
MB 221	Physiology of Marine Organisms
MB 250	Management of Coastal and Marine Resources
MB 261	Marine Plant Farming
MB 262	Marine Phytoplankton
MCB 202	Biology of Microorganisms
MCB 204	Methods in Experimental Mycology
MCB 220	Physiology of Bacteria
MCB 240	Determinative Bacteriology
MCB 243	Molecular Biology of Viruses
MCB 250	Microbial Ecology
MCB 275	Tropical Fish Health
MCB 281	Aquatic Microbiology
MCB 287	Industrial Microbiology
MS 250	Marine Ecology
MS 255	Coral Reef Ecosystems
MS 256	Marine Algae
MS 297	Special Topics in Marine Science
MS 298	Methods in Marine Science
Zoo 213	Advanced Medical Parasitology
Zoo 225	Endocrinology

Additional Required Courses (7.0 units)
Bio 296 (Seminar)	1.0
Bio 300 (Master’s Thesis)	6.0