• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0, if research involves human subjects
• GPS 962.0, if research involves animal subjects

• BMIS 990.0
• BMIS 996.0
• a minimum of 9 credit units at the 800-level, including the following:
  • BMIS 800.3
  • 6 credit units of electives as approved by the advisory committee
  • candidacy assessment
  • thesis defense

Note: the advisory committee may recommend courses to address specific deficiencies of the student.