Overview

Key facts

Three tracks lead to the MS: a coursework track, a scholarly paper track, and a research thesis track. Students are assigned faculty advisors in their subfield of interest during the first semester in the program.

The Biology program offered by Boston University accepts postbachelor’s applicants with degrees in biology or related disciplines. Upon completion of the master’s program, students should be prepared for further graduate training or for eventual employment in teaching and/or research positions in academia, industry, government, or nonprofit agencies.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate academic mastery in one of three areas of biology: ecology, behavior, evolution, and marine biology; neurobiology; or cellular and molecular biology.

Attain expertise in a specific field of study within one of three broad subject areas represented in the department: ecology, behavior, evolution, and marine biology; neurobiology; or cellular and molecular biology.

Attain the skills and qualifications needed for employment in an academic, government, or private sector position related to the life sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Cellular and Systems Neuroscience

Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience

Frontiers of Neuroscience

Ecology, Behavior, Evolution & Marine Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

84

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Biochemistry View 1190 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

84

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Other requirements

General requirements

National

Transcripts

Three recommendations

Personal statement/statement of purpose

Curriculum Vitae

International

Certified English translations of all transcripts and academic records.

Tuition Fee

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International

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 12 months.
National

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

63798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63798 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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

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