Overview

As a M.S. Biology student at University of Wisconsin La Crosse, you will not compete with Ph.D. students for resources, funding, or faculty attention. Many careers require a M.S. rather than a Ph.D., and a master's research project might help you decide whether to pursue a Ph.D. in the future.

Diverse research opportunities

Our department has a faculty of nearly 40 instructors with a wide variety of professional interests.

Whether you are interested in biomedical sciences, molecular biology, ecology, evolution, fungi, or behavior, you can find a great mentor at UWL.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology

Organismal Biology

Genetics

Cell Biology

Ecology

Molecular Biology

Human Anatomy &Physiology

Human or Comparative Endocrinology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

La Crosse, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 867 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.85 on a 4.00 scale, an average of at least 3.00 in the last half of all undergraduate work, or an average of at least 3.00 for no less than 12 semester credits of graduate study at another accredited graduate school. Some programs have higher grade point average admission requirements.

Departmental or school/college admission to enter the graduate program. Many graduate programs require additional supplemental application materials. Please refer to the website of the specific program for details.

Satisfactory scores in all tests required by the program, department, or college. Please refer to the program website for test requirements.

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

22572 USD / year

≈ 22572 USD / year
Out-of-State

22572 USD / year

≈ 22572 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11342 USD / year

≈ 11342 USD / year

Living costs

La Crosse

United States

1130 - 1874 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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Overview

Diverse research opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

La Crosse

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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