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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.
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
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Biology Neuroscience Animal Sciences View 173 other Masters in Animal Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 80
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 Fee
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International
15464 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7732 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
15464 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7732 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
7748 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3874 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Colorado Springs
950 - 1350 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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