Overview

Key facts

Your master’s degree at Marshall University will prepare you to directly enter the workforce as a natural resource or lab technician, compliment other degrees in law or education, or allow you to enter some educational positions directly. It can also prepare you to enter highly competitive Ph.D. programs in your journey to leading the next generation of scientific discovery. Finally, it can help you secure admission to professional schools.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers Master of Science and Master of Arts degrees. The Department awards Graduate Assistantships on a competitive basis that include a tuition waiver and stipend. Interested and motivated students can find application instructions and additional information here.
The focus of the Master of Science (M.S.) is a research project, culminating in a written thesis, that you will perform with a Biological Sciences faculty advisor. The Department includes faculty with diverse research interests, from molecular mechanisms to paleobiology to ecology, and students are strongly encouraged to contact any or all whose research seems of interest, to ensure that a suitable position will be available. Brief descriptions of faculty research interests and contact information can be found by following the link to the right. A MS degree opens more doors to direct employment, and is the best stepping-stone to a Ph.D. program.

Programme Structure

Areas of emphasis offered:

Organismal, Evolutionary and Ecological Biology;
Watershed Resource Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-12-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

33 credit hours thesis; 36 credit hours non-thesis.

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Biochemistry View 188 other Masters in Microbiology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Your Application
The application requires a $150 non-refundable application fee
Official Transcripts and Evaluations: Official final bachelor’s degree transcript and degree certificate must be sent in the original language, accompanied by a certified English translation and contain ALL college or university academic credits and grades. The transcripts must be sent directly to the Marshall University Office of Admissions by the registrar or equivalent office at the institution that you attend.
Evidence of English Language Proficiency
Affidavit of Financial Support

Tuition Fee

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International

22024 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11012 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

22024 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11012 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

9160 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4580 USD per semester during 12 months.

Metro Residents: $7,917

Living costs for Huntington

621 - 1035 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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