Overview

A major strength of the program is the option to custom-tailor the overall curriculum to meet the needs and objectives of individual students. Students may pursue a general biology curriculum or may choose to focus their studies in one or more of the following specialization areas: botany, cell and molecular biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, or zoology.

Students also have the opportunity to study in a state-of-the-art facility with the Fall 2014 opening of the innovative $147 million science building comprising more than 250,000 square feet for teaching, research, and collaborative learning. The Biology master’s requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit and six hours of research tools or foreign language.

The degree at Middle Tennessee State University also includes written oral comprehensive exams and a research thesis. Program completion typically requires two to three years.

Careers

Recent M.S. graduates have followed a variety of career paths, including pursuit of advanced research degrees (Ph.D.) and professional degrees (M.D. for medicine, D.D.S. for dentistry, M.T. for medical technology); employment with a variety of private, university, state, or federal laboratories and agencies; and teaching in high schools and junior colleges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching and Learning Biology

Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology

Special Problems in Biology

Seminar: Advancements in Biology

Marine Biology

Marine Biology Lab

Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology Lab

Conservation Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Murfreesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete graduate application for admission

Pay the non-refundable Application Fee fee of $50

Submit a copy of your passport photo page showing expiration date

Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institution(s). A GPA of 2.75 (Grade Point Average of 4.0 scale) required for admission

Submit proof of English Proficiency
If you are a transfer or current MTSU student in the U.S. on the F-1 Visa: Copy of your visa showing issue and expiration date; Copy of pages 1-3 of your current I-20

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20940 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8292 USD / year

≈ 8292 USD / year

Living costs

Murfreesboro

United States

1123 - 2087 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Living costs

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