Overview
Whether you intend to become an educator at the college level, improve your teaching in middle/high school, or move into research or biotech, the program is designed to allow you to continue to advance in your professional pursuits while completing your degree.
Key Features
- The deep foundational knowledge you gain will serve you equally well in the laboratory, boardroom, field, or classroom.
- A flexible General Biology program at Point Loma Nazarene University offers online courses during the year with monthly face-to-face meetings and summer intensive sessions that allow you to keep your full-time job while earning your degree.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Science Education Seminar
- History/Philosophy of Science
- Research Design in Science Education
- Research Proposal and Pilot Study
- Microbiology and Immunology
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Biochemistry View 754 other Masters in Biochemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit your online application for admissions (including a $50 non-refundable application fee, which is waived for PLNU alums, current or former military and their dependents, and PLNU employees).
- Submit official transcripts with proof of earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Submit two personal essays (200-300 words each) on the following topics.
- Submit two professional recommendations.
- Test requirement: Either a Major Field Test (MFT) for biology (administered by PLNU with a $25 exam fee; contact admissions for more information), or a GRE subject test in biology.
Tuition Fee
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International
13005 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
13005 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for San Diego
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.