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Overview
The size of the program facilitates close contact between the student and graduate faculty from the Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Illinois University.
Experiences provided by the graduate faculty in formal courses, research laboratories, and in diverse field situations are the basis not only for degree requirements but also for continuation of their postgraduate education and placement in a career in the biological sciences. Students choose a thesis, internship, or non-thesis track.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- A minimum of 30 hours of course work in Biological Sciences. With the permission of thesis committee and the Graduate Coordinator, students are allowed to take courses offered in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Sociology, and Geographic Information Sciences (GIS).
- No more than 12 hours of courses 4750-4999
- Seminar (BIO 5150) 1-2 hours
- Graduate Research (BIO 5900) 6 hours
- Graduate Thesis (BIO 5950) 3 hours
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed, International
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Bioinformatics View 228 other Masters in Bioinformatics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.75
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade Point Average(GPA): minimum 2.75 out of 4.0. Some graduate degrees have higher GPA requirements.
- Official Entrance Examinations (GRE, GMAT, MAT): Some degree programs require entrance examinations.
- Test of English Language (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
- A passport copy is required.
- Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 U.S. in the form of a check, certified check or money order made payable to Eastern Illinois University, application fee is valid for one year.
Tuition Fee
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International
743 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 743 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
743 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 743 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
309 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 309 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
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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