Overview

Students graduating with the Biological Science degree at California State University East Bay will be able to:

Demonstrate a broad and sophisticated understanding that contributes to biological concepts and principles across all levels of biological organization, from ions to ecosystems.

Demonstrate expertise in a specific area of biological science.

Independently apply the scientific method to formulate testable biological hypotheses, analyze empirical data, and synthesize the results of the analysis.

Clearly communicate the design and results of an observational or experimental analysis in a variety of formats, including the graduate thesis, scientific paper, scientific poster, and oral presentation.

Gather and evaluate primary scientific literature and judge the value of the information presented in relation to particular biological questions.

Career Opportunities

Students interested in careers that involve research or interested in pursuing a Ph.D. should consider the M.S. degree in Biological Science. Examples of M.S. study areas in the department are environmental biology, ecology, population biology, marine biology, mycology, physiology, neurobiology, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and virology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell and Molecular Biology

Advanced Molecular Techniques

Community and Ecosystem Biology

Environmental Experimental Analysis

Functional Genomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hayward, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In brief, the applicant must

Possess a 4-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited Institution.

Possess an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater (A=4.0).

Possess a GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

17599 USD / year

≈ 17599 USD / year
Out-of-State

17599 USD / year

≈ 17599 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9607 USD / year

≈ 9607 USD / year

Living costs

Hayward

United States

1370 - 2510 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Hayward

Funding

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