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Overview
Student training is focused on research design, critical analysis of data, and development of effective written and oral communication skills. Both the thesis M.S. and the Ph.D. are research degrees and thus our students are expected to publish significant original contributions to the field. Interdisciplinary programs with other departments within the university are also available. We also offer a non-thesis M.S. degree that is coursework intensive. We welcome interdisciplinary students from related areas such as chemistry/biochemistry, psychology, medical sciences, math and freshwater science. Our students receive rigorous training in both research and teaching that prepares them for successful careers in academia, industry, or government. Funding is available to all our graduate students in the form of research or teaching assistantships.
Thesis Track
The thesis track of the Biological Sciences program of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a research-based degree and is intended for students pursuing careers in formal research or planning to continue study towards the PhD degree. The department offers MS degrees with focuses in the areas of Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology and Ecology, Evolution and Behavior.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Special Topics in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
- Seminar in Systematic Biology and Evolution
- Seminar in Neuroscience
- Research Advances in Cell and Molecular Biology
- Research Advances in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
- Research Advances in Microbiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Non-thesis track:
- May 1 (fall)
- October 1 (spring)
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Biochemistry View 1148 other Masters in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate coursework equivalent to the Biological Sciences major at UWM, including coursework in the following areas of plant or animal science: cellular and molecular biology or genetics; organismal biology; ecology. Additional coursework in chemistry through organic or biochemistry; mathematical preparation including at least one course in calculus, statistics, or biometry; and a year of physics are strongly encouraged.
- Thesis Track: Optional submission of official scores from the GRE.
- Non-Thesis Track: Optional submission of official scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), Dental Admission Test (DAT), Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), or Praxis test. Submitted test scores may be used as additional evidence of academic ability.
- At least two letters of recommendation
- International students must meet the minimum department requirements for English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
25650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25650 USD per year during 36 months. -
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In-State
12219 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12219 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Milwaukee
1066 - 1767 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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