Overview

Greater Baltimore is a center for high technology and biomedical research where candidates with master’s-level training are in demand. The M.S. program in Biology at Towson University prepares you with:

comprehensive foundational knowledge in your area of specialty
advanced competence in research design and methods
communication skills beneficial for professional scientists

The graduates work in research facilities, private and government laboratories, environmental consulting firms, and public and private secondary schools, or they go on to competitive PhD or MD programs .

Design Your Degree

You can select between two specialized tracks:

Molecular and Cell Biology Track
Organism Biology and Ecology Track

There are also thesis and non-thesis options. The course of study is designed to give you advanced knowledge and understanding of biology and help you develop a proficiency in independent thought, inquiry and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Aspects Of Biology

Graduate Seminar

Biology Thesis

Non-thesis Research

Independent Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of 24 undergraduate units in biology.
Course work in general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics.
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in previous biology course work. An overall GPA (i.e., in biology and all other courses) of 3.00 is required for full admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate** and post-baccalaureate study. Students lacking key prerequisites and/or having a GPA of 2.75-2.99 may be given conditional admission. Any student admitted conditionally will be required to make up deficiencies in prerequisites and/or achieve a GPA of 3.00 in their first 3 graduate courses taken at Towson University.

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Tuition Fee

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International

22860 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 22860 USD per year during 12 months.
National

22860 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 22860 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12636 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12636 USD per year during 12 months.

Tuition for local students is $669 Cost Per Credit

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 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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Scholarships Information

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