Overview
At Biological and Biomedical Sciences from North Carolina Central University both options require a minor, with the internal minor defaulting to Biomedical Sciences. Students may also choose an external minor in areas such as Pharmaceutical Sciences and Education.
The MS degree also requires successful completion of a written Comprehensive Examination that examines the student’s comprehension of advanced cellular and genetic mechanisms as well as their biochemical basis.
Learning Outcomes
As a graduate student, you will be
- Guided towards enhancing your critical and analytical skills
- Guided towards attaining modern research expertise essential to your career progression
- Provided opportunities to engage in research seminars and internships
- Offered a broad and in-depth array of course work
- Introduced to creative and productive inquiry paths, which lead to careers in teaching; research in governmental, industrial and academic organizations; or entrance into doctoral programs
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Cancer biology
- Evolutionary biology
- Developmental genetics
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Science education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biomedicine Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 419 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online graduate admission application
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts of all schools attended (if you earned your degree from a non-U.S. school, please see the international applicant requirements)
- Statement of purpose/personal statement
- GRE (cannot be more than 5 years old)
- "B" average in at least 30 undergraduate biology credits
- Four semesters of chemistry
- Two semesters of physics
- Mathematics through first-year calculus
- Course in biochemistry, cell biology and genetics are also required
Tuition Fee
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International
18046 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9023 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
18046 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9023 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
4740 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2370 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Durham
990 - 1670 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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