Overview

Biology students are expected to produce a written thesis proposal and give an oral presentation of that proposal during their first year and, following completion of the thesis, give an oral defense of the thesis, and an exit seminar to present the results to the public.

Key facts:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Boise State University offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education that spans the breadth of the contemporary biological sciences and prepares students for real world careers. We have award winning professors who combine an enthusiasm for classroom teaching with cutting edge research. The department is a vibrant place where more than 600 students currently pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees. Even with this large number, faculty and students work in close collaboration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Seminar
Research in the Biological Sciences
Ecosystem Ecology
Molecular Biology of Cancer
Advanced Developmental Biology
Advanced Topics in animal Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boise, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4 point system.
An undergraduate degree in Biology or a closely related field.

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Tuition Fee

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International

28605 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 28605 USD per year during 12 months.
National

28605 USD/year

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In-State

10486 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 10486 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Boise

810 - 1310 USD /month

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