Overview

Biological Sciences from Marshall University offers several paths that are more flexible than the full-time Master of Science (MS) track so students can enter labs and gain technical and intellectual experience. Research experience is one of the strongest aspects of a CV or resume when applying for professional schools and many jobs.

Careers

A master’s in biology prepares Marshall graduates to directly enter the workforce as a natural resource or lab technician; complement professional degrees in law or education; or open the way to other educational positions. The MA in Biological Sciences degree also can prepare graduates to enter highly competitive PhD programs to lead the next generation of scientific discovery or secure admission to professional schools.

Recent Master of Arts in Biological Sciences graduates from Marshall have taken jobs with the Environmental Protection Agency, state agencies, state and national parks, technical and analytical labs in universities and the private sector, and in high school education. Marshall graduates have entered professional programs including medical, veterinary and dental schools. Obtaining an MA degree before entering professional school can greatly increase an applicant’s competitiveness.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

Chemistry

Microscopy

Comparative Sciences

Statistics

Analytical Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for admission to the program are accepted throughout the year

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntington, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Microbiology View 158 other Masters in Microbiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references;

a written statement of educational and professional goals that identifies a member of the graduate faculty from either the Department of Biological Sciences or Department of Natural Resources and the Environment willing to serve as the student's advisor (250-500 words);

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores. Applicants must specify that official test scores are to be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions office.

An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and an average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.O scale in all biological sciences courses.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22120 USD / year

≈ 22120 USD / year
Out-of-State

22120 USD / year

≈ 22120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9624 USD / year

≈ 9624 USD / year

Additional Details

Metro Residents: $7,965

Living costs

Huntington

United States

621 - 1035 USD / month

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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Huntington

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