Overview

The thesis option has two possible tracks – (1) General Biology track and (2) Cell and Molecular Biology track.

This Biology program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock is designed to serve a wide variety of post-baccalaureate education needs in central Arkansas and serves students who may have diverse backgrounds and goals.

Key Features

The program provides students with (1) core skills desired by potential or current employers, (2) specific knowledge and techniques relevant to specialized fields within biology, and (3) opportunity to work independently on a thesis or project suitable to each student’s aspirations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Computational Biology

Genetics

Ecology and Evolution

Physiology

Plant Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

Upper level coursework (or equivalent) in four of the following six areas — cell or molecular biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, physiology, and organismal biology.

Two lecture courses in physics and four lecture courses in chemistry (to include inorganic and organic chemistry).

A minimum combined score of 950 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test. GRE scores more than 5 years old will not be considered.

International students must present TOEFL scores. Minimum scores for acceptance are 525 on the paper-based test or 195 on the computer-based version.

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Tuition Fee

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International

22110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 737 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

22110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 737 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 325 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Little Rock

875 - 1315 USD /month

Living costs

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

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