Overview

The Biological Sciences program at Wichita State University offers specializations in the areas of ecology, molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology and evolutionary biology preparing you to pursue a Ph.D. or enter the workforce in a variety of career settings.

Careers

A master's degree in biological sciences from Wichita State will put you on the path toward a wide range of biology-related careers in the lab or in the field and is excellent preparation for a future Ph.D. program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Departmental Seminar

Research

Cooperative Education

Internship in Biology

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

The thesis option comprises 30 credit hours of coursework and includes a thesis defense.

The non-thesis option comprises 33 credit hours of coursework and includes research and applied learning.

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 887 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree in a life science-related discipline from an accredited university or college;

An overall grade point average of at least 2.750 (4.000 scale) for all previous college/university coursework;

A grade point average of at least 3.000 (4.000 scale) for all undergraduate biological sciences courses;

A one-page statement of purpose that addresses the student’s areas of interest in biology; and

Three letters of reference from science faculty;

Tuition Fee

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International

18500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18500 USD per year during 12 months.
National

14981 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14981 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

6100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6100 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Wichita

878 - 1418 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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