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Overview
How do birds navigate through urban landscapes? How do plants respond to climate change? Can the human papilloma virus, responsible for 99 percent of cervical cancers, be stopped? Can the biomarkers for serious psychiatric disorders be identified before they take hold?
In this Biological Sciences program at Fordham University you’ll specialize in one of two tracks:
- Ecology
- Cell and Molecular Biology
With our strong emphasis on research, we have a successful record of preparing our students for doctoral work at Fordham and other competitive programs.
Careers
Many of our graduates continue on to doctoral work at Fordham and other universities, including Weill Cornell and the Sackler Institute. Our alumni also have gone on to positions in academia, government, and industry, including:
- Central Park Zoo
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- National Wildlife Federation
- New York Botanical Garden
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Population & Community Biology
- Eukaryotic Molecular Biology
- Community and Ecosystem Ecology
- Cell Biology of Eukaryotes
- Biostatistics
- Methods in Cell and Molecular Biology
- Techniques in Molecular Biology
- Ecological Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
34 SCH
34-35
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Molecular Sciences Ecology View 1259 other Masters in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree in the biological sciences or related major
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0)
- Resume: up to two pages in length (submit via the online application).
- Statement of Intent
- Official transcripts
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores: optional
- Three letters of recommendation: Submitted directly via the online application.
Tuition Fee
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International
27081 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1593 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
27081 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1593 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
2638 - 5751 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000 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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