Master of Science, major in Biology Education

Master of Science, major in Biology Education

Offered by the Graduate School

Program Information

Identity​

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Identity​

Mission

We are a Catholic institution of learning dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the theoretical and applied fields through quality graduate education that is comprehensive and responsive to the needs of society.

We are committed to the formation of scholars and high-quality professionals who are ethical, competent, compassionate, and committed to the service of their respective professions, the Church, the nation, and the global community.

Vision

We envision a Graduate School that stands for excellence and innovation and that is globally recognized for its distinct degree programs and quality research outputs.

Goals and Objectives

The Graduate School commits itself to develop: 

  1. Competent professionals who, inspired by the ideals of St. Antoninus of Florence, promote excellence in the production, advancement, and transmission of specialized knowledge and skills in the sciences, the arts, and community service; 
  2. Scholarly researchers and creative thinkers who, kindled by St. Thomas Aquinas’s ardour for truth, aspire to become fonts of intellectual creativity and, in their quest for quality research, are proficient and critical in assessing and communicating information in various fields that impact the professions, the Church, the nation, and the global community; 
  3. Professional Christian leaders who, touched by St. Dominic de Guzman’s apostolic fire and warmed by Mary’s motherly care, articulate ethics, and truth, high level of moral maturity in resolving issues and promoting social justice and compassion for the poor, and care for the environment; 
  4. Globally engaged citizens who, with ardent advocacy for life, promote a deeper understanding of tolerance and justice as well as linguistic, religious, and cultural diversities as a result of precise evaluation of modern problems and inquiries; 
  5. Committed scholars who, nurtured by the dogmas of Christian faith and values, are dedicated to the pursuit of truth through the promotion of an intellectual culture that values academic rigor and freedom of scientific investigations; and 
  6. Lifelong learners who, empowered by St. Antoninus of Florence’s zeal for learning, are committed to the advancement of a higher culture through a continuous search for intellectual inquiries and new knowledge as well as faithfulness to Catholic intellectual traditions. 
Program Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the MS Major in Biology Education Program, the graduate will be able to: 
  1. Solve critically and creatively problems set in biology, and apply biological techniques in research and the academe. 
  2. Analyze and generate new ideas in biology through research and analysis of given data/information. 
  3. Work efficiently and effectively in individual- and group-oriented activities in the field, classroom, or laboratory setting. 
  4. Convey biological concepts in a clear and concise manner before a broad range of audiences in both written and oral form. 
  5. Apply biological concepts to address issues in environmental protection, conservation, utilization of natural resources for sustainable and ethical use. 
  6. Foster the use of knowledge and research to an inquiry-based practice in the field of biology. 
 

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Application

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Fees

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Program Curriculum

Pre-Requisite Courses

GS 500 – St. Thomas and Critical Thinking
As the philosophical foundation of Research Methodology, it is a study of the principles of and skills in critical thinking according to St. Thomas Aquinas in the three areas of mental cognition: simple apprehension, judgment, and reasoning; and of common fallacies towards the acquisition of the art of argumentation. 

 

GS 501 – Research Methodology
The student is introduced to research concepts relevant to Biology Education. Discussions center on how to prepare a thesis emphasizing choice of title, statement of the problem, sources of data, analysis, and evaluation of information gathered, among others. The course output is a research proposal. Reviews the UST-GS Thesis Writing Guide Booklet. 

Summary of Program Requirements
Degree Requirements
Units
Prerequisite Courses
 
Core Courses
 
Specialization Courses
 
Cognate Courses
 
Written Comprehensive Exams
 
      Thesis Writing I
 
      Thesis Writing II
 
      Thesis Writing III
 
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