> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-4-1/ms-in-biomedical-sciences-msbs/program-requirements/requirements-to-graduate.md).

# Requirements to Graduate

All students will need to meet the following degree requirements in order to successfully earn the MSBS degree:

* Complete a minimum of 36 graduate credits
* Complete the Core Curriculum with an average grade of B (3.0) or higher 
* Must achieve an average GPA of at least a 3.0.
* Complete a written thesis (Track 1) or a capstone project (Tracks 2, 3, and 4)
* Successfully defend the thesis or capstone 
* Deposit the accepted and approved thesis or capstone 
* Complete and submit the [Application for Degree Conferral](https://mountsinai.formstack.com/forms/application_for_degree_conferral)
* Complete and submit the [Commencement Ceremony Participation](https://mountsinai.formstack.com/forms/commencement_ceremony_participation) 
* [**Student Checkout Form**](https://mountsinai.formstack.com/workflows/gs_checkout_form) **-** Submitted during your last term before graduation<br>