Please complete the form below if you are a Biology MS or BA/MS student and wish to change your track. Master's Track Change Form Name* First Last BU Email* BU ID* Are you a BA/MS student?* Yes No Specialization* Biology Behavioral Biology (SBB) Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics (CMG) Ecology & Conservation Biology (ECB) Neurobiology (NB) Specialization* Cell & Molecular Biology (CM) Evolution, Behavior & Ecology (EBE); includes BUMP Neurobiology (NEURO) Please select what you would like to change.* Specialization Track What is your current track?*Select OneCourseworkScholarly PaperResearchWhat is your new track?*Select OneCourseworkScholarly PaperResearchWhat is your new specialization?*Select OneCell & Molecular Biology (CM)Ecology, Behavior & Evolution (EBE)Neurobiology (NEURO)Note: You will not automatically be registered for research (BI595) or reading (BI701/702) credits by submitting this form. If you would like to be registered for reading or research credits, please email elgivens@bu.edu. In your email please include the number of credits you would like to be registered for and copy your advisor.Who is your scholarly paper advisor?* What is the topic of your scholarly paper?*Please provide a 2-3 sentence summary.You'll need to find a lab to do research in to complete the Research Track. Most students do 2 semesters of research, so you'll want to find a lab at least two semesters before you graduate.Who is your thesis advisor?* Who is your Biology co-advisor?*Only required if your thesis advisor is outside of Biology. What is the topic of your thesis?*Please provide a 2-3 sentence summary.I understand that by switching to the research track that I will be required to write and submit a research thesis that adheres to the GRS guidelines. If I do not submit a thesis, I understand that any BI595 credits may not count towards my degree.*More information about MS thesis requirements can be found here: https://www.bu.edu/cas/academics/ma-ms-academics/graduation-information/ I agree Have you already taken any research or reading credits (BI 595 or BI701/702)?* Yes No What semester do you plan to graduate?* Research and reading credits (BI 595 and BI701/702) do not count towards the coursework master's. Please reach out to the Director of Master's Studies, Dr. Kim McCall (kmccall@bu.edu), if you need these credits to count towards your master's degree.