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Overview
The Biological Science (Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation) degree offered by the California State University Sacramento allows students to upgrade their qualifications for educational advancement to doctoral programs or for professional advancement in teaching, laboratory work, or fieldwork.
Features
- The MA degree requires the completion of a project which is a Grant Proposal, unless the student is in the Stem Cell Concentration which requires an Internship Project Report.
- The MS degree requires completion of a thesis which has concentrations in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation and in Molecular and Cellular Biology so as to provide advanced training and research experience in these fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Genetics: From Mendel to Molecules
- Biology-Related Work Experience
- Biological Internship
- Laboratory Teaching Assistant
- Laboratory Techniques
- Co-curricular Activities in Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology View 92 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- a baccalaureate degree;
- completion of a major in biological sciences or closely related field; or completion of 24 units of upper division biological sciences courses or courses in closely related fields, each of which must be passed with a "C-" or better;
- a minimum GPA of 2.75 in all biology courses and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper division biology courses;
- a faculty member who has agreed to serve as their graduate advisor (Note: For your application to be considered for admission, you mustcorrespond with a faculty member in the department with whom you would like to work prior to the application deadline. We suggest you dothis well in advance of the application deadline. You will be asked to enter the name(s) of the faculty member(s) with whom you have been incorrespondence on the Department Application.
- two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant's potential for successful graduate study; and
- a statement of purpose.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Sacramento
1190 - 1765 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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