
Overview
This robust Biology - Biology and Society MSc program is one you’ll find only at Arizona State University — led by award-winning and accomplished faculty in the fields of biology, philosophy and history of science, and bioethics. Our faculty are renowned for their excellence in research, teaching and mentoring and you’ll work alongside them on a variety of projects.
Career Opportunities
A Master of Science in biology and society provides strong preparation for academic careers, from community colleges to research universities. The skills and knowledge obtained in this program are also valuable for government careers in federal and state agencies responsible for management and conservation and for careers in industry and nongovernmental organizations.
Career examples include:
- instructors at community colleges
- science teachers in elementary and high schools
- wildlife, animal, and conservation scientists
- researchers and policy developers in government labs and non-profit organizations
- food, agriculture and health care scientists in academic, private and industrial labs
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Bioethics
- Environmental Ethics and Policy Goals
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Data Analysis
- Measurement Theory & Practice
- Ecology
- Environmental or Natural Resource Economics
- Environmental Ethics or Environmental Policy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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General requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- academic record form
- personal statement
- curriculum vitae or resume
- writing sample
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
25200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25200 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23544 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11720 USD per year during 12 months.
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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.