Overview

The accelerated non-thesis B.S./M.S. in Biology at Lamar University is designed to combine your studies by offering cross-listed undergraduate and graduate courses. After earning your bachelor's degree, you will complete the non-thesis master's program in your fifth year. You will graduate from this program prepared for employment in health professions, technology-based industries, education and government positions.

The process and the end result of writing a thesis for your Master of Science in Biology at Lamar University will launch you into postgraduate work beyond the master's level. You will be qualified for a research position by private industry or governmental agency. You will choose a supervising professor and thesis committee with expertise in your chosen discipline as you prepare to write and defend your research.

Career Paths:

This program will help you continue into post-graduate or doctoral studies in biology. It an also give you advanced exposure to biology, additional training to resume or change careers, or additional preparation in biology to pursue professional studies in the health sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology
General Botany
Genetics
Development of Biological Thought
Invertebrate Zoology
Parasitology
Comparative Anatomy
Mammalogy
Ornithology
Ichthyology
Vertebrate Natural History
Herpetology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

32 (thesis), 38 (non-thesis)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beaumont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Application. All international graduate applicants should submit online applications through the Apply Texas system.

Submit Academic Records

Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency. International applicants, both undergraduate and graduate, must provide proof of English language proficiency through scores on the TOEFL or IELTS.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10668 USD / year

≈ 10668 USD / year
Out-of-State

10668 USD / year

≈ 10668 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5772 USD / year

≈ 5772 USD / year

Living costs

Beaumont

United States

882 - 1634 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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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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