Overview

The program is designed to serve those students who are pursuing a research-oriented career at the master’s level, those using the master’s degree as a stepping stone to a doctorate, a career in natural resource management or environmental consulting, and biology teachers who have fulfilled requirements for teacher’s certification but seek a broader knowledge of biology.

In addition to obtaining the Master of Science in Biology, candidates have the opportunity to study in one of the most interesting regions in the Western Pacific.

Key Features

The Graduate Program in Biology at University of Guam has many facets comparable to mainland programs and provides outstanding opportunities in tropical marine science (see the section on the Marine Laboratory in this Bulletin).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Statistical Methods

Biological Literature And Scientific Writing

Current Topics In Cellular Biology

Population Ecology

Population Ecology Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mangilao Village, Guam

Disciplines

Biology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an application for Graduate Admission. Apply online here.

Submit an official Bachelor's Transcript with degree conferred directly from issuing institution. If you earned your bachelor's degree from UOG, this requirement is waived.

Submit the following: Letter of Intent and Statement, Resume, at least 2 signed Letters of Recommendation (some degree program requires 3), and proof of residency (refer to Residency Policy).

Obtain Graduate Program Entry Form and submit a signed copy to Graduate Admissions Office.

Submit health requirements (updated within 6 months for PPD, MMR 1 & 2) and Medical History Form.

Once ALL requirements are met, you may register for courses: complete this registration form and submit.

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Guam and/or in Guam, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17940 USD / year

≈ 17940 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

17940 USD / year

≈ 17940 USD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

8970 USD / year

≈ 8970 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biology.

Available Scholarships

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

In-State Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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