Overview
Key facts
The M.S. in Biology from Grand Valley State University is a versatile program that allows students to achieve individual goals while serving a diversity of student interests.
Students have the opportunity to pursue graduate programs in broad areas such as population genetics, organismal biology, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, and natural resources.
Why Study Biology At Grand Valley?
- Programs can be tailored for professionals to make them more competitive for job placement or advancement.
- Research opportunities are offered to all graduate students. Some will collaborate with faculty on ongoing research and others will independently find or create research opportunities.
- An individualized, planned program of study established by the student and his/her advisor ensures a unique learning experience designed to meet individual goals.
- The natural resources and aquatic sciences emphases provide opportunities to conduct research and take classes at the Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon.
- Available to full- or part-time students. Many classes are offered at times that accommodate the schedules of working professionals. A majority of students receive competitive graduate assistantships that provide a stipend and full tuition waiver, as well as some teaching experience.
Career Options
Just as the field of biology is broad, so is the list of career possibilities for biologists. Many biology careers involve the environment, fisheries and wildlife, and laboratory research. For examples please contact the department.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Landscape Ecology Theory and Application
- Population Genetics
- Special Topics in Biology
- Molecular Ecology
- Restoration Ecology
- Advanced Univariate Methods
- Advanced Multivariate Methods
- Scientific Methodology
- Emerging Issues in Water Resources
- Special Topics in Biology
- Graduate Internship
- Graduate Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Allendale, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Satisfactory GRE score
- A 500-word essay detailing educational and professional goals and your area of interest in biology
- Three letters of reference
- An overall undergraduate of at least 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Prospective candidates must contact the biology graduate program coordinator to begin the process of identifying a prospective graduate committee chair. Candidates will only be admitted if a faculty member has consented to serve as the committee chair.
- Applicants must interview with faculty either via telecommunication or by visiting campus to determine compatibility and interests.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
26334 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 798 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
26334 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 798 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
26334 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 798 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Allendale
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Financing
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