Overview

The department considers both undergraduate qualifications and relevant life and research experience to admit students to the Biology degree programme. The Biology degree at California State University Long Beach is a good fit for students looking to prepare for further studies at the doctoral level and for professional careers in education, industry, consulting, research, and government.

Learning Outcomes

Critically review and summarize the primary literature relevant to their sub-discipline.

Formulate hypotheses and predictions and design appropriate sampling and/or experimental protocols to evaluate them.

Demonstrate proficiency in field, laboratory, and/or computational skills relevant to their sub-discipline.

Visualize, model, and interpret data using statistical approaches relevant to their sub-discipline.

Display effective oral and written scientific communication skills that include presenting and defending a research-based thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design and Ethics

Scientific Communication

Seminar in Microbiology

Seminar in Cell and Molecular Biology

Seminar in Marine Biology

Seminar in Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A faculty member in the department who agrees in writing to serve as the thesis advisor to the student prior to their acceptance into the M.S. programme.

A bachelor's degree in the biological or related sciences from an accredited institution.

An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in all completed science and mathematics courses OR a GPA of at least 3.00 in the last 40 semester (60 quarter) units of completed science and mathematics courses. Students with an overall math and science GPA of at least 2.7 will be considered with a mentorship plan developed with their confirmed faculty thesis advisor.

A one-page personal statement

Three letters of recommendation

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

17922 USD / year

≈ 17922 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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

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