Overview

The M.S. in Biology from the Indiana University Indianapolis is intended for students wanting to do research in the areas of development, cell biology, ecology, biology teaching methods, forensic biology, stem cell biology, regeneration, neurobiology, renal physiology, DNA repair, and plant biology. You’ll work closely with a faculty mentor, and our faculty frequently collaborates with other departments in the School of Science and with the IU School of Medicine.

This Master of Science program requires 30 credit hours of study beyond the baccalaureate level and completion of a thesis. This degree option is available primarily to full-time students and can be completed in two years.

Career Development

In your academic school, you’ll have access to career advisors who specialize in the fields you want to pursue.

That’s where you’ll also find field-specific internship and networking opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biology

Animal Biology

Ecosystems

Botany

Environmental Studies
Natural Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and demonstrate good preparation in biological sciences, organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Students must take the GRE aptitude tests. In place of the GRE, non-thesis MS applications can use MCAT or DAT test scores.

Three letters of recommendation are required.

A minimum graduation grade point average of 3.0 or its equivalent is required for unconditional admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18015 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18015 USD / year

≈ 18015 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Indianapolis

Financing

Funding

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