Master of Science in Biology

Belknap Campus, Louisville, United States

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28,520 USDTuition Fee/year

01 Dec, 2023Application Deadline

YesScholarships

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The degree program is available to qualified individuals possessing a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A biology undergraduate major is preferred. However, other majors containing sufficient biology, chemistry and math may be acceptable.

The Department of Biology offers master's degrees with programs of study tailored to the needs and interests of a diverse student population. Students may enroll on a full or part-time basis. The Department of Biology offers both thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option is generally chosen by students with career goals which include a research emphasis. Students choosing this option take coursework and carry out an intensive independent research project under the supervision of a member of the Graduate Faculty, culminating in a written thesis based upon the research project. The non-thesis option is usually chosen by those who wish to advance their knowledge of biology but are not sure of a specific career goal or do not anticipate a research emphasis in their future.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission requirements

TOEFL

83+

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

The following requirements/standards apply to applicants to the MS program in the Department of Biology:

The applicant must have a baccalaureate degree with a major in Biology or an acceptable sub-discipline, with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
While there is no minimum requirement for GRE scores, competitive students usually have scores around the 50th percentile or better on the general GRE test (verbal + quantitative). MCAT or DAT test scores at similar percentiles are also acceptable.
For foreign students, a TOEFL score of 83 on the internet-based exam or at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam is required (students holding a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States or other English-speaking country are exempt from this requirement).

Application Deadline

01 Dec 2023

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

14,170 USD

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

28,520 USD

Other Expenses

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Master of Science in Biology

Belknap Campus, Louisville, United States

28,520 USDTuition Fee/year

01 Dec, 2023Application Deadline

YesScholarships

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Application

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