Biology Scholars Plan-Linked B.S.-M.S.
Solve Challenges in Human, Animal and Environmental Health
If you’re interested in the study of life processes in all living things, from their molecular composition and function to their interaction with the environment, the Biology Scholar Plan from University of Houston-Clear Lake combines undergraduate and graduate coursework in a competitive environment. The Biology Scholars Plan combines the B.S. degree plan in Biology with M.S. degree plans in Biology or Biotechnology with the intention of allowing highly motivated and qualified students to complete both the B.S. and M.S. degrees in biology in a timely and cost efficient manner.
Combine Scientific Theory with Hands-on Lab and Field Experience
Your coursework in the Scholars Plan will give help you acquire the discipline and
rigor needed to take on an independent role in research. You are expected to begin
a graduate research project early in your studies. After admission to the Scholars
Plan and successful completion of the B.S. degree in Biology, the Biology Program
Graduate Admissions committee will consider waiving the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) requirement for admission into the Biology Graduate Program.
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Admission Requirements
Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's
College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.
- How to Apply as a Freshman Student
- How to Apply as a Transfer Student
- How to Apply as an International Student
Degree Requirements
UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you’ll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.
Biology Scholars Plan-Linked B.S./M.S. Degree Plans in Biology
Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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Fall
Priority - July 15
Final - August 1 -
Spring
Priority - November 1
Final - December 1 -
Summer
Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1
- Transfer Deadlines
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Summer 2025Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 21
Summer II Final - June 27 -
Fall 2025Priority - August 1
Final - August 11
Returning UHCL Students - August 13 -
Spring 2026Priority - December 1
Final - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 7
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1
Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15 -
Spring
Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1
Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15 -
Summer*
Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester.
Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Biology Scholars Plan-Linked B.S.-M.S. Faculty
Scott Buckel
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3793
Email: Buckel@UHCL.edu
Office: B3531
Luke Choate
Lecturer of Biological Sciences,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3748
Email: choatel@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525

Leonard "Leo" Giblin
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3740
Email: giblinl@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531

Stephen Michael Gruber
Lecturer of Biology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3779
Email: gruber@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531

Cynthia L. Howard
Department Chair of Environmental Sciences and Professor of Biology and Environmental
Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3745
Email: howard@uhcl.edu
Office: 3525-12

Michael LaMontagne
Associate Professor of Microbiology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3754
Email: LaMontagne@UHCL.edu
Office: B3121-4

Richard L. Puzdrowski Jr.
Associate Professor of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science; Cooperative
Degree Program Advisor; and Department Chair of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3750
Email: puzdrowski@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525- 4

Larry Rohde
Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3743
Email: rohde@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-6

Brian Stephens
Program Director of Biology and Associate Professor of Biotechnology and Biology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3798
Email: Stephensb@UHCL.edu
Office: B3525

Patricia Trubl
Lecturer of Biology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3762
Email: Trubl@UHCL.edu
Office: B3321