Overview

The Department of Biology from University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Sciences (MSc) with options in Molecular & Cellular Biology, and Ecology & Evolution. Graduate students must take at least one course from another science discipline (e.g., physics, chemistry, mathematics, geography), providing students with a diverse curriculum and an understanding of how various science disciplines relate to each other.

Key Facts

The MSc degree is designed for students intending to become professional biologists. The standard MSc degree plan requires a research-based thesis and is appropriate for those seeking advanced graduate work or those seeking employment in biology-related fields.

In consultation with the Faculty Advisor, students may choose to focus their graduate studies in one of the following options:

Ecology and Evolution
Molecular and Cellular Biology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Topics in Biology
Seminar in Biology
Biostatistics
Virology
Animal Physiology
Developmental Neurobiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colorado Springs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
Completion of at least 20 hours of coursework in Biology or a closely related discipline
Applicants not meeting this requirement may alternatively demonstrate proficiency in Biology by scoring >49th percentile on GRE Biology Subject Test
The GRE General Test and GRE Biology Subject Test are not required, but applicants may submit scores if they feel it strengthens their application
All applicants whose native language is not English must meet a minimum standard of English proficiency. It is expected that students understand to read, write and communicate effectively in English to be successful in the Graduate Biology Program

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18086 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18086 USD / year

≈ 18086 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9230 USD / year

≈ 9230 USD / year

Living costs

Colorado Springs

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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