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Overview
Students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will learn and understand how organisms maintain homeostasis, reproduce, evolve, and how they interact with each other and their environment, within the following areas Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Organismal Biology, and Physiology.
Key Features
- Graduates of our program are rigorously prepared to be competent, confident and competitive individuals for a variety of careers in the biological sciences.
- Graduates of this program pursue successful careers in industry, education, policy administration, public health, and matriculate to PhD programs. Individuals have the choice of selecting between a thesis and non-thesis option.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Scientific Communication
- Biometry
- Current Issues in Biology
- Graduate Biology for Educators
- Vertebrate Evolutionary Biology
- Advanced Environmental Toxicology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Students are encouraged to apply at least 2 months before classes start to ensure a timely application review.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Biochemistry Genetics View 691 other Masters in Biochemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Either (A) an undergraduate degree with major in biology or (B) 30 hours of undergraduate courses in biological sciences or closely related disciplines, with 15 hours at the upper‐level, with completion of at least 3 credit hours in 4 of the following general categories: genetics, evolution, ecology, molecular and cell biology, organismal biology, and physiology.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- Letter of Intent which describes your academic and career goals.
- GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years.
- Applicants pursuing the thesis option must have a prospective faculty supervisor. A prospective faculty advisor must be a faculty member who has agreed to work with the student if accepted into the program.
Tuition Fee
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International
32500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32500 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
32500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32500 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
In-State
17776 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17776 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
882 - 1634 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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