Overview

The Department of Biology at the University of West Georgia will provide opportunities for personal and professional development to students, faculty, staff, and the broader university community through excellence in teaching, research, and service. Teaching: The Department of Biology will implement and maintain a rigorous Biology, Non-Thesis program curriculum which facilitates an understanding of the major principles and concepts in the biological sciences, promotes critical-thinking and communication skills, and fosters a continuous interest in learning. Research: The Department of Biology will provide and maintain student-oriented research opportunities which will facilitate a comprehensive understanding of biology and the scientific process, enhance the quality of instruction, promote professional development, and further the state-of-knowledge in the biological sciences.

Program Cost Details

Total tuition costs and fees may vary, depending on the instructional method of the courses in which the student chooses to enroll.
The more courses a student takes in a single term, the more they will typically save in fees and total cost.
Face-to-face or partially online courses are charged at the general tuition rate and all mandatory campus fees, based on the student's residency (non-residents are charged at a higher rate).
Fully or entirely online course tuition rates and fees my vary depending on the program. Students enrolled in exclusively online courses do not pay non-Resident rates.
Together this means that GA residents pay about the same if they take all face-to-face or partially online courses as they do if they take only fully online courses exclusively; while non-residents save money by taking fully online courses.
One word of caution: If a student takes a combination of face-to-face and online courses in a single term, he/she will pay both all mandatory campus fees and the higher eTuition rate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Biological Research
Biostatistics
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Genetics
Ecology
Evolution
Graduate Research Methods in Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 158 other Masters in Microbiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in biology or a related field

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

A minimum GPA of 2.7 on all undergraduate coursework, or a 3.0 GPA on the last 30 hours of undergraduate coursework

GRE scores (waived for applicants with a graduate or professional degree or at the discretion of the graduate coordinator)

Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references

A statement of purpose outlining your research interests and objectives for pursuing a Biology Master's degree with a Non-Thesis option

Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12360 USD / year

≈ 12360 USD / year
Out-of-State

12024 USD / year

≈ 12024 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2964 USD / year

≈ 2964 USD / year

Living costs

Carrollton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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