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"description": "<h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>7</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ce6bc7939bd73ea93\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6466</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Methods in Experimental Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c60402b94c5ae77a2\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6095</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Professional Development in Biology I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ca38edf6bc53ec96d\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6096</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Professional Development in Biology II<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Earn at least <span>2</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a28e6bc790a4573e3ed\" target=\"_blank\">BSC6935</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-C\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C-result\"><div>BSC 6935 - Seminar in Biology: Students will take 1 credit hour each in two semesters.</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Elective Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>20</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>20</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a2602fd3abea26d8290\" target=\"_blank\">BOT5285L</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Plant Microtechniques<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(2)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a26a38edf579b3ec1ef\" target=\"_blank\">BOT5505C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Plant Physiology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a2802fd3a50e56d8294\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5316</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Marine Conservation Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a28e6bc7981d473e3eb\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5408L</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Biology Laboratory Techniques<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a286b6b6253333fffed\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5824</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Biogeography<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/621d305364735f52fc6918aa\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5416</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Sensory Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/621d39f88cd41a7122296c69\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5476c</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Scientific Diving<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ce6bc793f0e73ea97\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6042</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Conservation Biology Theory<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81b6e6bc7904d273ed05\" target=\"_blank\">BSC6938</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->ST: Complex Data in Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b8800f827283c140ef4\" target=\"_blank\">ENY5006C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Entomology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8040a8d2fb79b92d84a7\" target=\"_blank\">PAZ5235</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Zoo and Aquarium Biology Management<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80489d7535231087721a\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5362C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Wetland Ecology and Biogeochemistry<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8048a38edf013b3ec967\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5435C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Marine Ecology of Florida<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ce6bc7948d373ea94\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5447</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Disease Ecology and Ecoimmunology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c9d75357887877226\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5469</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->GIS for Biologists and Ecologists<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5a158375f19e7289\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5688</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Wildlife Genomics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/67b8fccc95a9962a1d82c976\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5935</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Population Genetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5a15837bf99e728e\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5937</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->ST: Advanced Inferences in Conservation Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 99)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5a158310b29e728d\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6041</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Ecological Modeling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c60402b940bae77a3\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6046</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c02fd3a65336d8861\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6053C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Restoration Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/611bd3f422259060c043fb47\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6328C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Landscape Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5ada3777e0eca018\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6409</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Global Change Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5ada3796f8eca017\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6468</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Methods in Experimental Ecology II<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d5a1583a2709e7290\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6528</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Plant Molecular Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d5ada374655eca01f\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6556</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Conservation Genetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d9d7535a0db87722e\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6655</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Invertebrate Genetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804da38edf314a3ec970\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6675C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Evolutionary Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d9d75350a9387722d\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6677</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804de6bc7941d773ea99\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6930</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Current Topics in Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d60402b2c9bae77a9\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6939</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Topics in Genomics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/67b8e37ab13c425ec8105ebb\" target=\"_blank\">ZOO5456C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Ichthyology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81b65ada37517eeca131\" target=\"_blank\">ZOO5463C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Herpetology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\"><div>A minimum of 20 credit hours of formal graduate-level courses from Biology, or other departments, are selected in consultation with the advisor and the dissertation committee. Other courses beyond the list above require approval of the student’s advisor and dissertation committee. At least 12 credit hours must be offered through the Biology department. Common areas for courses taken outside of Biology include biomedical sciences and bioinformatics (BME, BMS, BSC, MCB, PCB, PSB, ZOO), statistics (STA), computer science (CAP, CEN, COP, COT), chemistry (CHM, CHS), and engineering (EGM, EGN, EGS, ENV, EOC, CEG, CGN, CWR). Courses taken outside of the Biology department should be primarily 6000-level, with no more than three 5000-level courses permitted.</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Additional Electives</span></h2></div><div><span>30</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>30</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>In addition to the above required formal coursework, elective formal coursework, and dissertation credits, the student must enroll in an additional 30 credit hours of electives. These electives may include additional formal coursework electives, doctoral research (PCB 7919), independent study (PCB 6908), or professional internship hours (PCB 6949).</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-3-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Dissertation</span></h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>15</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>PCB 7980 - Dissertation</div></div></li><div><span>Advisory Committee</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\"><div>The Advisory Committee shall consist of a minimum of four members, including the dissertation advisor, with at least three members coming from the graduate faculty of the Biology Department. At least one member will be from a department other than Biology or from outside the university. The chair, or co-chair, must be a member of the program graduate faculty.</div></div></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-4-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Enrollment Requirements</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Students are required to register for 12 credit hours in fall and spring before being admitted to candidacy, and 6 credit hours in summer if enrolled. After being admitted to candidacy, minimum enrollment is 3 credit hours of dissertation each semester.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-5-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Examinations</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Details</div></div></li></ul></div><div><section><div><header><div><h2>Qualifying Examination</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>The written qualifying examination should be completed within the first two years of the student's program. The exam seeks to cover areas of general knowledge and discipline-specific knowledge within the student's declared track. Questions can be related to the dissertation research proposal or designed to examine general knowledge and reasoning within the field.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>Candidacy Examination</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Each student will be required to generate and orally defend a written proposal outlining their dissertation research to their dissertation advisory committee no later than 12 months after passing the Qualifying Examination. The oral Candidacy Examination requires that the student demonstrate knowledge of the theory, literature, and research methodologies relevant to the proposed area of research as well as demonstrate an understanding of how their work relates to the field of biology as a whole. After passing the Candidacy Examination and meeting all coursework requirements the student will be deemed as having been admitted to candidacy and can register for dissertation hours. Once a student is admitted to candidacy, the focus will be on dissertation research. For most students, the research and writing of the dissertation will take two to three years after advancing to candidacy. During this time, students should remain in close contact with the dissertation advisor and advisory committee and annual progress reports must be filed with the Graduate Program Director.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>Candidacy Examination - Written Proposal</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>A written dissertation proposal, already approved by the advisor, must be submitted to each committee member no later than two weeks prior to the Candidacy Examination. Typically, the proposal will be in the format described below. However, in cases where this format is not appropriate, an alternative format may be used with the approval of the dissertation advisor. The proposal should be approximately 10 to 15 pages in length not including references, single-spaced and typed in 12-point font with one-inch margins on all sides. The use of figures and tables is encouraged. With rare exceptions it is expected that dissertation research will be hypothesis-driven.\n\nSpecific Aims: Describe concisely the problem(s) to be addressed and the specific goals of the dissertation research as they relate to the problem(s), including clear statements of hypotheses to be tested.\nBackground and Significance: Review background literature relevant to the dissertation topic, indicating clearly where gaps in knowledge exist. Justify the need for the research by explaining its anticipated significance. Conclude by linking gaps in current knowledge to the proposed specific aims.\nMethodology: Outline carefully the study design (observations, experiments, models, statistical analysis, etc.) related to, and the methodology to be used for, each specific aim. Methodologies should be explained in sufficient detail to allow committee members to assess the validity of its use in the study. Potential outcomes and alternative approaches should be discussed.\nLiterature Cited: References should be indicated in the main body of the proposal wherever appropriate and should follow the format of a peer-reviewed journal in a field of study appropriate to the research. This section can be as long as necessary.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>Candidacy Examination – Oral Component</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>At least two weeks prior to the examination, an abstract describing the proposed research will be posted in the Biological Sciences Building and circulated by e-mail among faculty and graduate students. The candidate will present the research proposal in a forum open to all faculty, students, and visitors. The oral presentation should be approximately 30-45 minutes in length to be followed by a public question-and-answer period. Presentation of preliminary data is neither required nor expected, but should be provided if available and relevant. With the exception of the advisory committee and candidate, all faculty, students and visitors will leave at the conclusion of the public question-and-answer period. The committee will continue the exam in closed session with further questioning. Questions can be directed to any matter relevant to the research proposal and areas of weakness previously identified in the written (qualifying) exam. A majority vote is required to pass the examination; however, no more than one negative vote is permitted. The majority must include the dissertation advisor. Any student failing the examination must repeat the examination within six calendar months of the date of the first examination. A second failed attempt will result in dismissal from the program.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-6-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Admission to Candidacy</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>The following are required to be admitted to candidacy and enroll in dissertation hours:\n\nDissertation Committee formed (without external member).\nSuccessful completion of qualifying exam.\nCompletion of all coursework (except for dissertation hours).\nExternal member added to Dissertation Committee.\nSuccessful completion of candidacy exam.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-7-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Dissertation Defense</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>The dissertation is expected to represent an original and significant contribution to the discipline. Upon completion and approval of the doctoral dissertation by all appropriate faculty and university offices, the student will make a formal presentation of the research findings in seminar format to the dissertation committee and other university faculty and students who may wish to attend.\n\nThe dissertation should be in a format appropriate for publication and the use of appendixes for nonessential information is encouraged. The major role of the student's advisory committee is to offer guidance on study design and interpretation of results. A polished draft must be delivered to the advisory committee for review after the student and dissertation advisor have agreed upon editorial changes; this should occur well before the anticipated date of the final defense. Committee members have the right to reject documents that fail to meet these guidelines. Committee members should be given at least two weeks to review the draft before the student attempts to schedule the final defense. The final defense is to be scheduled only after the advisory committee agrees that the dissertation is ready for defense. Committee members should return the corrected dissertation to the student two weeks after receipt and the candidate should check with committee members to ensure they have the time to review the document. For example, if the student delivers the final draft to the committee one month prior to the proposed defense date, that would allow two weeks before the scheduled defense date for the student to make recommended changes.\n\nAt least two weeks prior to the defense, an abstract describing the research conducted and conclusions reached will be posted in the Biological Sciences Building, circulated by e-mail among faculty and graduate students, and posted on the College of Graduate Studies Events Calendar. The candidate will present the research in a forum open to all faculty, students, and visitors. The oral presentation should be approximately 45-50 minutes in length to be followed by a question-and-answer period. In the presentation the candidate should focus on background information, describe the research performed, and draw attention to the significance of the conclusions reached. With the exception of the committee and candidate, all faculty, students, and visitors will leave at the conclusion of the question-and-answer period. The committee will continue the defense and the candidate will answer questions about the subject matter presented and defend the conclusions drawn. The committee will ask questions of the process used and assess the candidate's level of competency with the research topic. A majority vote is required to pass the examination; however, no more than one negative vote is permitted. The majority must include the dissertation advisor.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-8-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Student Orientation</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>An orientation for all incoming students will be scheduled one week prior to each fall semester. The orientation will include tours of the program facilities, a session on registration, university policies and procedures, and expectations of doctoral study. Further, Environmental Health and Safety will present a program on topics such as laboratory safety, chemical and fire safety, biohazard training, and radioisotope handling. Expectations for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) and Graduate Research Assistants (GRA) will be fully covered. In addition, students will be required to participate in the program for GTAs offered by the UCF Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and the College of Sciences. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the university orientation as well, held approximately one week prior to each fall semester.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-9-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Independent Learning</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>The dissertation satisfies the independent learning experience.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>72</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p>A student is required to establish a program of study before the completion of twelve credit hours of coursework, in conjunction with their dissertation advisor and advisory committee. A student's advisory committee may require the candidate to take any graduate course taught at UCF if deemed appropriate for the student's area of emphasis. Students entering with a master's degree may request up to 30 semester credit hours of previous work be applied toward the requirements for this degree with approval from the advisory committee. Students who transfer 30 credit hours must still take 2 credit hours of Biology Seminar (<a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a28e6bc790a4573e3ed\">BSC 6935</a>) and Professional Development I (<a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c60402b94c5ae77a2\">PCB 6095</a>) and II (<a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ca38edf6bc53ec96d\">PCB 6096</a>). Students may register for dissertation hours (PCB 7980) only after advancing to candidacy.</p>",
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