Overview
What makes Biology at ODU unique?
At Biology MSc program from Old Dominion University we have the Kaplan Orchid Conservatory and excellent opportunities for research and instruction off-campus at field research sites including: Blackwater Ecological Preserve, Virginia Coast Reserve-Long Term Ecological Research Site Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences Eastern Shore Marine Laboratory DNA sequencing capabilities Confocal Microscopy Other regional agencies and facilities. The Biology MSc program is offered at Old Dominion University.
Career Opportunities
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Biologists
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Biological Scientists, All Other
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biometry
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Ecology
- Practical Computing for Biology
- Modeling and Simulation in the Life Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology Molecular Sciences Ecology View 231 other Masters in Ecology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Transcripts for all college-level courses
- Two letters of recommendation; letters should be on official letterhead and must be signed.
- References e-mail should be a professional e-mail address.
- An essay describing the area of biology of interest for graduate study, professional goals and motivation for graduate study in biology.
- Written acknowledgment from a Department of Biological Sciences faculty member agreeing to serve as the student's major advisor, if the student is accepted. The applicant does not submit anything to ODU Admissions Office about the advisor-the Faculty member will notify the Graduate Program Director of their willingness to be your advisor.
- Application form and application fee. Submission of application materials Submit all materials to the Office of Admissions (applicants from USA schools) or the Office of International Admissions.
Tuition Fee
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International
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
17130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 571 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Norfolk
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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