Overview

UNC sits at the junction of the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, offering you a remarkably diverse set of opportunities for field research in biology.

If you ask our students and faculty, they'll tell you that UNC’s people really set our Biology master’s program apart. You’ll build strong, supportive relationships with faculty who are teachers, mentors and colleagues.

They’ll offer you academic and professional guidance to help you get the most out of the Biology master’s program. With exceptional faculty, an outstanding setting and thesis and non-thesis options, UNC enables you to personalize your Biological Sciences program from University of Northern Colorado and achieve your goals.

Your Future in Biology

The biology master’s degree can support a wide variety of career options and outcomes. Advanced science expertise is in high demand in dynamic industries such as health care, medicine, pharmaceuticals, gerontology, food, energy, environmental sciences and government agencies. Universities, colleges and secondary schools are constantly in need of well-qualified STEM educators.

Faculty and advisors in our biology master’s program will work closely with you to ensure that you tailor your studies to specific career outcomes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Biological Research

Genomics

Cell Physiology

Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab

Mammalogy

Species and Speciation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 867 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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146 _(verbal)

140 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

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Other requirements

General requirements

Answer the application questions.

Send your requests for letters of recommendation.
Request three (3) academic or professional letters of recommendation from those who can attest to your academic potential and abilities. You will be asked to supply information for your recommenders in the application.
Submit the application and pay the non-refundable application fee.
Domestic Students: $50 non-refundable application fee
International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee

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

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Out-of-State

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16369 USD / year

≈ 16369 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Your Future in Biology

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greeley

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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