Overview
Biology from Appalachian State University will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of broad fields and disciplines in biology while also allowing specialization in an area of your choice.
Careers
- Environmental Consultant
- Conservation Biologist
- Research Laboratory Manager/ Supervisor
- Teaching Laboratory Manager/ Supervisor
- Field Ecologist
- University Instructor
- Research Scientist (University or Industry labs)
- Biology/Science Teacher
- Science Writer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bioinformatics
- Biostatistics
- Current Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Spring Admission - priority deadline is October 15
- Fall Admission - priority deadline is March 15
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Genetics View 495 other Masters in Genetics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Required Entrance Exam: The GRE is not required for students with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Required number of references to specify in the online form: 3
- Resume
- Letter of Intent
- 3.0 GPA in the last earned degree and official scores from the appropriate admission test(s), OR 2.5 GPA in the last earned degree and official scores at the 25th percentile level from the appropriate admission test(s).
- Submit your graduate application online.
- Pay the online application fee
- Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test
- Mail official or certified transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended that have been evaluated by a NACES accredited credential evaluation service.
- Provide proof of English proficiency.
Tuition Fee
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International
19849 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19849 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
19849 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19849 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
4839 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4839 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Boone
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.