Overview

This program in Biology-Concentration in Integrative Biology from San Francisco State University is designed for students aiming to go on to Ph.D. programs or enter the workplace in fields such as systematics, evolutionary biology, conservation biology, population genetics, genomics, taxonomy, biodiversity, and biogeography and/or community, population, reproductive, physiological, and evolutionary ecology.

Program Learning Outcomes

Critically read and evaluate the significance and validity of peer‐reviewed publications to develop a comprehensive knowledge of research in their field of expertise and to be able to clearly articulate such knowledge.

Conduct original research in a biological sub‐discipline, including the design of experiments, development and testing of hypotheses, application of quantitative analyses to visualize and interpret data and derive conclusions.

Develop effective writing skills for both informal and formal professional communications that include a written thesis, scientific proposal, or scientific manuscript.

Develop skills to orally present scientific material to a broad range of audiences, including in courses and an oral thesis defense.

Practice the responsible and ethical conduct of research and professional integrity in carrying out scientific investigation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Skills

Advances in Ecology and Systematic Biology

Biology Colloquium

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

One-page Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Purpose (500–word max.)

Two Letters of Recommendation

Writing Sample

Official Transcripts

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if necessary

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9870 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9870 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9870 USD / year

≈ 9870 USD / year

Additional Details

Out-of-State and International students must pay $444.00 PER UNIT in addition to the tuition fees

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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