Overview

The graduates have gone on to competitive Ph.D. and professional programs, and many have gone directly to employment.

Graduates of the Applied Biology program from Salisbury University may go on to careers such as:

Dentist
Ecologist
Field Biologist
Laboratory Research Biologist
Optometrist
Physician
Veterinarian

Why Choose a Master's in Biology at Salisbury University?

You can expect a lot from our master's program. In choosing to study here, you will find:

Faculty with a broad range of research expertise and interests
Student-centered faculty mentoring
Opportunity to focus on a chosen field of interest, while developing broad expertise in modern biological concepts
Extensive experience conducting science in the laboratory or the field
Experience with scientific writing and presentation

Our thesis students also work closely with faculty members to design original research projects and to work as independent scientists. The research interests of our faculty are broad, from microbiology and molecular genetics to the natural history of plants and animals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Zoology

Medical Physiology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Nutrition

Economic Botany

International Studies in Biology

Bioinformatics

Conservation Biology

Ecology

Plant Taxonomy

Comparative Anatomy

Biology of The Vertebrates

Parasitology

Medical Microbiology

Plant Morphology

Plant Anatomy

Astrobiology

Pathophysiology

Cell Biology

Genetic Analysis

Molecular Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salisbury, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 867 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree (in biology or related field) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale. In addition to coursework in biology, student transcripts should demonstrate the completion of prerequisite courses in chemistry (two courses in general chemistry and at least one semester of organic chemistry), at least one course in physics and a course in statistics.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to judge the applicant’s potential for success in a graduate program.
A personal statement relating the applicant’s goals and career objectives as well as research interests and potential graduate advisors in the department.
Scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) are optional but if submitted will be considered in admission decisions.

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

13282 USD / year

≈ 13282 USD / year
Out-of-State

13282 USD / year

≈ 13282 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7342 USD / year

≈ 7342 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Regional Hagerstown: $535 per credit

Living costs

Salisbury

United States

1300 - 2201 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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