Overview

Students pursuing the Biology program at Tarleton State University with the Thesis option will work directly with an advisor to design a research project that will fit the student's academic and personal needs. Similarly, degree plans for both thesis and non-thesis students are flexible and can be tailored to meet specific student interests.

Program Objectives

Provide small class sizes that will give students the benefit of individual attention from their professors.

Provide students with hands-on experience in biological techniques and instrumentation that is used by biologists throughout the world.

Students will actively engage in the research of scientific areas including Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, and Virology.

Career Opportunities

Students who earn an M.S. in Biology have a wide range of career options open to them, such as:

Environmental Consultant

High school Science Teacher

Community College Instructor

Biologist

Research Scientist

Environmental Scientist

Microbiologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Problems

Ecological Plant Physiology

Cellular Biology

Environmental and Restoration Biology

Evolutionary Biology

Research, Design, and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

32-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stephenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate major in Biology

Submit online graduate admissions application

Pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee

Submit a statement of purpose of 600 words or less

A transcript evaluation must be completed by an approved agency which includes all previous academic course work, as well as a complete description of courses and overall GPA (course-by-course evaluation)

International applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores as a part of the application process

Required of students studying on-campus, in the U.S. only: To obtain a Form I-20 for your studies at Tarleton, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding

If you choose to stay in one of our Residence Halls, fill out the Housing Application

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

12848 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12848 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5085 USD / year

≈ 5085 USD / year

Funding

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Program Objectives

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Funding

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