Overview

The Biology program from the West Chester University focuses on content in cellular, ecological, genetic, microbial, molecular, organismal, and other areas of biology. Labs feature state-of-the-art microscopy and cell and molecular biology instrumentation and equipment, an herbarium, a research greenhouse, and aquatic and terrestrial animal facilities.

Highlights

Largest MS in Biology program at a public university in southeastern Pennsylvania

Located within 50 miles of one of the largest concentrations of pharmaceutical companies in the country, many of whom employ both candidates and graduates

Modern microbiology and molecular labs including a microscopy lab

Animal facilities, a greenhouse, and an herbarium provide unique learning and research opportunities

Faculty with expertise in physiological and population ecology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Seminar in Biology

Topics and Research Methods in Cellular, Microbial, and Molecular Biology

Experimental Design and Analysis

Topics and Research Methods in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

Directed Research in Biology

Experimental Design and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Chester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form submitted online.

Transcript from the college/university where you earned your bachelor's degree. You will be notified if you need to submit transcripts from other colleges/universities you attended but did not earn a degree. If applying to a doctoral program you will need to submit the transcript from the college/university where you earned your master's degree.

Two letters of recommendation for degree and certificate programs.

A written statement of your professional goals. The quality of your statement is of critical importance to the success of your application for admission. Several programs have specific requirements for the essay.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

2998 USD / year

≈ 2998 USD / year
Out-of-State

2998 USD / year

≈ 2998 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2998 USD / year

≈ 2998 USD / year

Living costs

West Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

West Chester

Funding

Scholarships Information

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