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 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic applications must be received 30 days before Fall, Spring, or Summer registration.

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

32 (thesis), 38 (non-thesis)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13850 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6925 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

13850 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6925 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

6470 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3235 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Beaumont

882 - 1634 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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Available Scholarships

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