
Overview
In the collaborative Biology program from Portland State University , students are in frequent contact with faculty. Our weekly seminar series also offers students the opportunity to meet and learn from professionals from outside the PSU environment. Research facilities such as greenhouses, natural history collections (botanical, and both invertebrate and vertebrate), and the Center for Life in Extreme Environments serve as resources for much graduate research.
Faculty receive research funding by high-profile organizations, such as the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Health, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Howard Hughes Foundation, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The department maintains close collaborations with a number of local institutions that provide additional research opportunities within easy reach of the PSU campus, including the Portland Zoo, Oregon Health and Science University, and Oregon National Primate Research Center. Faculty at these institutions can serve on graduate student committees.
Career
A graduate degree in biology offers a solid foundation in the sciences that can provide an avenue to careers in medicine or to a profession as a scientist.
Many of our graduates also pursue careers in wildlife management or conservation. Undergraduate degrees with an emphasis in molecular biology, cell biology and/or microbiology also have the potential to enter fields within the biotechnology sector. And for students of all areas of Biology, an undergraduate degree is a virtual prerequisite for continuing graduate degree programs that then open opportunities at the next level.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Graduate Research Prospectus
- Graduate Grant Writing
- Ethical Practices in the Life Sciences
- Animal Behavior Behavioral
- Behavioral Endocrinology
- Bioinformatics and Genomics
- Cancer Biology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Biology Microbiology Animal Sciences View 148 other Masters in Animal Sciences in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Portland State University's graduate application requires the following documents:
- Scanned copies of your official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended
- Personal essay or statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
- Resume
- Writing samples
- Portfolio
International applicants must also submit:
- Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
- Certified Translation of Transcripts
- Evidence of English Language Proficiency Requirements
- Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
31860 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 708 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
31860 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 708 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
21510 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 478 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Portland
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.