Overview

Knowledge based on experience – Missouri State builds a foundation for your future with guidance from faculty experts, state-of-the-art facilities and resources that support your success.

Careers and Outcomes

Consider the possibilities for lifetime success.

A master’s degree in Biology at Missouri State University opens doors in research institutions, government agencies, nonprofits and much more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Science for Educators

Biology in Your World

Principles of Biological Science

Laboratory for Biology in Your World

General Biology

Selected Topics in Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 878 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The student must have a minimum of 24 undergraduate hours (or equivalent) in biology. In the case of a student whose preparation for formal graduate study is judged to be inadequate (including cognate areas such as chemistry, physics, or mathematics), a program of prerequisite course work may be outlined for the purpose of properly supplementing his/her preparation. Such courses will not be credited as course requirements for the degree.

Candidates for admission to programs in biology are required to have a GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work and a 3.00 average in biology. A GPA of at least 3.00 is required to be considered for a graduate assistantship.

Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), General Test must be submitted.

A statement of interest and three letters of reference are required for admission to the degree program.

Tuition Fee

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International

22208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22208 USD per year during 12 months.
National

22208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22208 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

11136 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11136 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Springfield

725 - 1020 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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