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Overview
Department faculty provide opportunities for research (see below) which lead to a degree with thesis. A research-thesis program is recommended for those students planning to continue their education to the doctorate level or for students seeking a career that requires research training in biology. A non-thesis degree program is also available.
Research Concentration Areas
- Aerobiology
- Anatomy
- Aquatic Biology
- Entomology
- Genetics
- Herpetology
- Arthropod Systematics and Ecology
- Mammalogy
- Microbial Genetics
- Microbiology
Programme Structure
Thesis program:
- Not less than 15 hours credit from 6000-level and above courses to include BIOL 6301 and 6302 (Thesis).
- Not less than 18 hours credit from formal biology courses of which nine must be 6000 level (excluding BIOL 6301 and 6302).
- Not more than 12 hours credit by transfer.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Natural Sciences View 370 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Determine if you meet the Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences minimum undergraduate course requirements:
- Completion of a B.S. degree in Biology, Wildlife Biology, or related field.
- Complete 15 -18 hours of undergraduate biology not including freshman level courses, with a minimum grade of a "C" in each course. Note that graduate supervisors (discussed in section 3 below) may individually require the successful completion of specific courses.
- Possess a minimum GPA of a 3.0 in all biology and related science courses (typically Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Math courses) including those at the freshman level.
- All applicants must take the GRE exam.
Tuition Fee
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International
1500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 50 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
2400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 80 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
1500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 50 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Canyon
914 - 1694 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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