Overview
Program Details
Research interests of our faculty range from analyzing molecular and cellular processes to studying the ecological & evolutionary determinants of biological form and function. Faculty conduct research on a diversity of biological systems, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, plants and animals, representing all major groups of living organisms. This master degree in Biological Sciences is available at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Our School offers interdisciplinary programs leading to both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Our program is highly flexible allowing you to tailor your curriculum to meet your individual interests and goals. Following receipt of their degrees, students are competitive for a wide range of positions. Former students now hold positions at academic institutions, in government, and in private industry.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a member of the Big Ten Conference, and our students benefit from research collaborations and exchange agreements among member institutions as well as on campus research collaborations with Cedar Point Biological Station, Center for Biotechnology, Center for Plant Science Innovation, Ecosystem Analysis Laboratory, Manter Laboratory of Parasitology, Nebraska State Museum, Nebraska Center for Virology and Nebraska Innovation Campus.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bioinformatics
- Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
- Genetics, Cell, and Molecular Biology
- Plant Pathology
- Ecology Evolution
- Animal Behavior
- Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics
- Plant Biology
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Microbiology
- Virology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
30-36
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Ecology View 231 other Masters in Ecology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts and/or mark sheets showing the grades earned in each course
- A diploma or certificate of graduation. (Not required if the transcript includes the name of the degree and the date it was conferred.)
- The Diploma Supplement, if the degree is Bologna-compliant
Tuition Fee
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International
29880 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 996 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
29880 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 996 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
10230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 341 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Lincoln
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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