Overview

The students' research has been presented at regional, national, and even international scientific conferences. Graduates perform at an advanced technical level in biotechnology and related industries or continue their education in Ph.D. or professional programs.

Highlights

Be prepared for a successful career in the biological sciences with the Master of Science in Biological Sciences degree. The program offers a breadth of advanced courses and research programs across biological disciplines, from molecules to populations. Choose a concentration in either Molecular Biology or Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. The program provides you a dynamic research experience that emphasizes practical applications of principles and theories, preparing you for research through training in field and laboratory techniques as well as biostatistics. Research work culminates in a written research thesis and presentation. Graduates from this program can transition directly into the workforce in a variety of biological fields or continue their training in other graduate or professional programs.

The Biological Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Parkside uses a rolling admissions system, which means you may submit an application to the Masters in Biological Sciences degree program any time during the calendar year. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by a faculty committee and you will be informed of their decision. It is highly recommended that you contact potential faculty thesis advisers prior to applying. To ensure adequate time for your matriculation in the program, it is expected that your application should be submitted at least four months prior to the semester you wish to start.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Experimental Methods in Ecology and Evolution

Biometry

Molecular Evolution

Conservation Biology Lab

Advanced Topics in Ecology and Evolution

Advanced Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00

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Parkside operates on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Somers, United States

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 164 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in United States

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General requirements

A completed online Application for Graduate International Student Admission

Application fee

If applicant’s native language is not English, then an Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score must be obtained

A Sponsorship Statement Form documenting support for one year of study

Original bank statement or bank letter documenting sufficient funds for one year of study. Photocopies and FAX cannot be accepted

Official transcripts from all secondary schools, colleges and universities attended

To receive transfer credits from a foreign university a prospective student must have their transcripts evaluated through one of the recommended companies: ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators), WES (World Education Services), One Earth International Credit Evaluators

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20812 USD / year

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20812 USD / year

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10185 USD / year

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