Overview

They are designed to address the diverse needs of each type of graduate-level biology student. Both programs offered at the University of Bridgeport cover a wide-range of biological sub-disciplines, such as toxicology, ecology, and genetics, to prepare you for greater opportunities both professionally and academically.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology: This option emphasizes design and execution of experimental work. In this program, you will be required to complete a thesis featuring your original research. Students in this program will most likely be pursuing terminal degrees following the completion of their degree.

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Biology: This option emphasizes career building. As a student in the M.A. degree program, you will have the option of pursuing an internship or completing your degree with coursework only. Students in the M.A. degree program will most likely be working professionals interested in advancing their careers by gaining expertise in the field of biology.

Purpose and Objectives

Search, read and interpret current biological literature

Develop an in-depth understanding of the scientific issues of a particular area of biology

Develop expertise in research methods associated with an area of biology

Develop professional skills related to work in a specific area of biology or biomedical science

Integrate techniques, skills, and understanding of scientific principles across various area sub-disciplines of biology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistical Analysis

Advanced Methods in Molecular Biology

Tissue Culture

Microbial/Molecular Genetics

Advanced Cell Biology

Bioinformaticsc

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgeport, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 855 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution

Recommended cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.20 or higher

Application and application fee (non-refundable)

Official transcripts from all schools attended

International transcripts must include an official course-by-course evaluation of all academic work from an accredited academic evaluating service

Résumé

Two letters of recommendation

One letter must come from a professor, and the second from an additional professor or employer

Personal statement

Interview

Students are NOT required to submit GRE scores

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

28980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 805 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

28980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 805 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

28980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 805 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Bridgeport

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Purpose and Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Bridgeport

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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