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

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

6 start dates per year

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Biochemistry View 849 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13005 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

13005 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

13005 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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