Overview

The minimum requirement for admission to the master of science degree program in Biological Sciences is a baccalaureate degree with a major in an area of biological sciences or in a closely related field such as biochemistry or biophysics.

The baccalaureate degree should have courses equivalent to those required for the B.S. degree at Northern Illinois University, including organismal diversity; two semesters of principles of biology, and genetics; chemistry through one year of organic; one year of physics; and mathematics through introductory calculus.

Area(s) of Emphasis:

Specialization in Bioinformatics
Specialization in Human Anatomical Sciences
Concentration in Biochemistry

Programme Structure

Courses:

Molecular Biology

Human Genetics

Comparative Physiology

Endocrinology

Human Neurobiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics View 264 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.

Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.

If you received a three-year degree awarded through the Bologna process in Europe or a three-year Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration awarded in India, you are eligible to apply (provided you are seeking admission to the MBA or OMIS program).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23250 USD / year

≈ 23250 USD / year
Out-of-State

11640 USD / year

≈ 11640 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11640 USD / year

≈ 11640 USD / year

Additional Details

National and International: 878.99 per credit Local: 509.75 per credit

Living costs

DeKalb

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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