Overview

The Master of Science program in Biology at California State University, Dominguez Hills will provide students with an in-depth background suitable for pursuing a career in biological research, teaching or in a related field such as a public health, psychology and human services.

Students may develop a program of courses and research that is tailor-made to their individual needs within the areas of expertise of their advising faculty. The graduate program also can establish a strong foundation for professional training in medicine, dentistry, paramedical areas and Ph.D. programs.

Learning outcomes

A student in the Biology Department will be prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities, depending on the curricular program chosen. An undergraduate major may choose any of the options. The Cellular and Molecular Biology Option can fulfill the major entrance requirements for professional schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry, and medical technology, or prepare the student for further graduate study in biology. Biology graduates from CSU Dominguez Hills have competed successfully for admission to professional and graduate schools in California elsewhere.

Students also may use the Cellular and Molecular Biology Option to prepare for careers in teaching, research, government, academia or the biotechnology industry. The Ecology and Environmental Biology Option will prepare students for graduate studies or careers with federal, state, and local agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), consultants and careers in teaching, among others. The Microbiology Option provides training in microbiology, medical microbiology, immunology, and related courses (virology, mycology, and parasitology) for students interested in a career in applied biology, biomedical research or allied fields.

Programme Structure

Subject Area

Cell Biology

Genetics

Experimental Laboratory

Animal, Human or Microbial Physiology

Evolution or Ecology

Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field
a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in upper division courses
completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) at the graduate level
a strong motivation to conduct original research
and, completion of a course in each of the subject areas listed below S
Cell Biology or Evolution or Ecology
Genetics
Upper Division Biology Experimental Laboratory
Physiology or Developmental Biology
Statistics or Calculus

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8375 USD / year

≈ 8375 USD / year
Out-of-State

8375 USD / year

≈ 8375 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

Nonresident tuition (in addition to basic tuition and other systemwide fees charged all students) for all CSUs: $420 Charge Per Unit - Per Semester

Living costs

Carson

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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