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An interdisciplinary Master of Science degree is a degree granted for a curriculum of graduate study on a coherent and definable field of science and/or engineering. Such fields of study may exist at Tulane at the doctoral level, exist at the MS-level at other major universities, or reflect an emerging discipline. Examples include Bioinnovation, Computer Science, Biology, Zoology, and Environmental Biology & Chemistry.
The M.S. is NOT awarded simply for an accumulation of credits, but for a distinct and definable program of study.
1. Plan of study including:
2. A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level course work.
1. Enrolled doctoral students: Application no later than the 4th semester of study (i.e., the plan should be prospective rather than after-the-fact).
2. New applicants for interdisciplinary MS: Students should apply to the department or program closest to their field of study. They should note in their Statement of Interest that they are interested in an interdisciplinary MS (and should reference the potentially contributing departments/programs). For programs cutting across more than 2 disciplines, students should contact the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs.
NOTE: This program was approved January 2016 and is due for renewal in January 2021.