Biology, BS to Integrative Biology, MS

Career and Academic Opportunities

Students completing the Double Owl program will be well-positioned for doctoral programs and diverse employment opportunities at private and public institutions. Potential career pathways include but are not limited to natural resource management, biomedicine, basic and applied research, and education.

Graduate Program Information

Salary and Career Information

Double Owl Admission Requirements

GPA: 3.00 in KSU undergraduate coursework
60 hours completed toward Bachelor's degree
12 hours completed in residence at KSU
Recommendation from 2 KSU faculty
Letter of commitment/support from a faculty member affiliated with the MSIB program indicating their willingness to serve as faculty mentor for the student.

Double Counted Courses

BIOL 7200 to count for Upper Level Elective
BIOL 7100 to count for Upper Level Elective
BIOL 7990 to count for BIOL 4400

Pathway of Study

Suggested Timeline

Apply to Double Owl early in Junior year. Apply to Graduate Program in Senior Year by posted graduate program deadline.

Accepted Double Owl students will need to apply to their Graduate Program by the posted deadline for the semester immediately following graduation with the Bachelors degree.

How To Apply

Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Biology

Department / College
Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Department and Molecular and Cellular Biology Department / College of Science and Mathematics
Science Building, Room 205D

Advising Contact
Michael Robinson, Academic Advisor
mrobi110@kennesaw.edu
470-578-2025

Graduate Information

Graduate Degree
Master of Science in Integrative Biology

Department / College
Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Department and Molecular and Cellular Biology Department / College of Science and Mathematics
Science Building, Room 322

Advising Contact
Troy Mutchler, Program Director
tmutchle@kennesaw.edu
470-578-4360