Overview

The Program

Become a well-rounded biologist through a combination of lecture, laboratory and seminar courses in the Biological Sciences program at DePaul University. Work on cutting-edge research in labs alongside your peers and professors—and develop your own concentration of studies under the mentorship of your faculty advisor.

For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

With urban and natural spaces that exist in harmony, Chicago is one of the most biodiverse areas in the Midwest: ideal for fieldwork, exploration and study. As one of the largest cities in the country, it’s also home to world-famous institutions such as the Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Methods In Ecology And Evolution

Concepts In Evolution

Topics In Medical Bacteriology

Plant Physiology

Developmental Biology

Genetic Toxicology

Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

50 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Biology Natural Sciences Molecular Sciences View 867 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application

Official transcripts from all previous college course work (minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)

Three letters of recommendation from science professors, preferably biology

A personal statement that explains your interest in the biological sciences graduate program at DePaul. The statement should specify your career goals and any specific area of interest.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20900 USD / year

≈ 20900 USD / year
Out-of-State

20900 USD / year

≈ 20900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20900 USD / year

≈ 20900 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Overview

The Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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