Overview

Key Features

The Department of Biology offers the Master of Science with two tracks: the MS with thesis, and the MS without thesis. The Biology program from University of Central Arkansas is a general one in which breadth is emphasized, but the thesis candidate is expected to acquire depth in a particular area. The thesis track allows students to carry out original research through mentoring from a major professor in that professor’s specialty.

This track provides training relevant to research-based careers in biology and health sciences. Some examples of career options appropriate for students in this track include research technicians/associates in academic and corporate settings, scientists for state and federal agencies, and doctoral programs.

The non-thesis track is an appropriate option for careers that do not require research, but would benefit from advanced biological education. These include practice-focused professional programs (e.g., medicine, optometry, physical therapy), management positions, environmental policy, and teaching at the secondary or community-college level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Field Studies in Biology

Conservation Education

Scanning Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis

Pathophysiology

Neurodevelopment and Pathology

Immunology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Conway, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a scale of 4.00 OR at least a 3.00 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate study
Minimum 3.00 GPA on any graduate course work taken at another accredited institution
Test Scores – Most of our programs do not require standardized test scores. If the program requires scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or GMAT, the scores must be less than five years old. Register to take the GRE on the ETS website and send your scores to UCA. UCA’s GRE institution code is 6012. See the UCA Graduate Bulletin for program-specific admission requirements.
Program-specific admission requirements – These vary by program and include items such as test scores, interviews, etc.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13534 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13534 USD / year

≈ 13534 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7743 USD / year

≈ 7743 USD / year

Living costs

Conway

United States

878 - 1274 USD / month

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