Overview

At the Master of Science in Biology programme from Morehead State University for the thesis student, an advisory committee of at least three faculty members, versed in the student's specific area of interest, guides the student's graduate career.

With the approval of the student's advisory committee and/or the graduate coordinator, up to nine semester hours of graduate work in biology or closely related fields may be transferred as part of the student's program. Transfer credits may include up to nine hours of graduate credit from the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, with which the University is affiliated.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with an Master of Science in Biology at the Morehead State University go on to pursue doctoral degrees and continue to do research in a variety of interesting fields, as well as sharing that knowledge in the classroom.

MSU's Career Services offers career planning, interview and resume preparation assistance, internship placement, and services to help you find a job after you graduate.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Biological Concepts

History and Philosophy of Biology

Biology of the Vertebrates

Invertebrate Zoology

Taxonomy of Vascular Plants

Limnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , International

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International student admission for summer session is based on course availability.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morehead, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 867 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of an undergraduate major or minor in biology, environmental science, or an equivalent course of study.

A one-time non-refundable $30 application processing fee is required.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on the baccalaureate degree-awarding final transcript or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the master's degree-awarding final transcript for those who have completed a previous master's degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education is required.

Acceptable proficiency in chemistry, mathematics, and physics as determined by the biology graduate admissions committee.

Minimum GRE score of 800 ("old" format) or 292 ("new" format) for verbal plus quantitative sections.

Minimum TOEFL score for International students is 525 (minimum computer-based score of 173).

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

17190 USD / year

≈ 17190 USD / year
Out-of-State

17190 USD / year

≈ 17190 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17190 USD / year

≈ 17190 USD / year

Living costs

Morehead

United States

900 - 1400 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

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