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

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26334 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 798 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

26334 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 798 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

26334 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 798 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Allendale

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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