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The 4plus1 combined master's program in biology is a 30-credit curriculum that enhances your Bradley biology bachelor's degree and undergraduate research background. This five-year BS/MS integrated program enables you to initiate graduate studies during your senior year, refining your research abilities through advanced biology coursework. Students typically apply during their junior year, simultaneously finishing undergraduate requirements while commencing graduate studies. The program culminates with a master's degree earned through an oral comprehensive examination, thesis project completion, defense presentation, and public seminar.
Advanced biology degrees provide significant advantages for professionals in scientific research, medical fields, education, and veterinary medicine. Alumni have pursued further studies at prestigious institutions including Purdue University and the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Graduates have also secured positions with prominent organizations such as Monsanto and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.