Master of Science - Biological Science
- 2 years
- Duration
- 29,928 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Fort Collins / USA
- Location
- Colorado State University
- School
Program description
The Department of Biology's Master of Science in Biological Science (Plan A and Plan B) degree program covers all aspects of life, from molecules to ecosystems, with a focus on organisms. Topics are based on both fundamental and applied research. Students work and study in locations around Colorado, the United States, and the globe. Some broad fields of inquiry are:
- anatomy/morphology
- behavior
- bioinformatics
- biological science education
- biotechnology
- cell biology
- conservation biology
- developmental biology
- disease biology
- ecology
- ecosystem science
- evolutionary biology
- genetics/genomics
- global change biology
- molecular biology
- neurobiology
- physiology
- systematics
- systems biology
- synthetic biology
- theoretical/mathematical biology
Learning Objectives
Students who succeed:
- Gain a wide understanding of the biological sciences and profound academic and technical knowledge in their field(s).
- Present peer-reviewed scientific papers, posters, or oral conference presentations to improve oral and writing communication abilities.
- Develop mentorship and teaching abilities to teach undergraduate biological science material.
- Identify the skills and professional growth needed to thrive in one of the several biological science job paths.
Program structure
Coursework or thesis completed in consultation with advisor.
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.
Additional Program Requirements
- No specific courses must be taken in satisfaction of Departmental degree requirements; however, the candidate must be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of biological science as well as competence in specific areas of concentration.
- A graduate student participating in an advanced degree program of the Department of Biology must meet with the Graduate Advisory Committee at least once annually, and the student shall submit an annual report of progress toward the degree, signed by their Graduate Advisory Committee, to the Department Chair for review.
- A graduate degree in Biological Science indicates that the individual has achieved a professional level of competence in research as well as formal classwork.
- A completed scholarly paper, exam, portfolio, or thesis must be submitted to and approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee or approved following a successful oral defense (final examination).
Price
- Tuition Fees: 29,928 - 32,734 USD
- Accommodation: 9,750 - 11,420 USD
- Meals: 6,410 - 7,890 USD
- Insurance: 3,222 - 3,222 USD
ESTIMATED TOTAL: 49,310 - 55,266 USD
Requirements for applicants
GPA requirements
- An undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) is preferred
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic (including the IELTS OneSkills Retake) minimum score – 6.5
- TOEFL iBT (including the TOEFL My Best Score) 80
- Duolingo minimum score – 120
- PTE minimum score – 58
About the university
Established in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU) ranks among the premier public research universities in the United States. The university is situated in the foothills of the picturesque Rocky Mountains near Fort Collins, just an hour from Denver, Colorado.
CSU is internationally acknowledged in various essential subjects, including cancer research, atmospheric science, animal science, climate change, forest and wildlife management, engineering, and water management.
At CSU, you will have the option to build a distinctive academic trajectory tailored to your objectives. You will become part of a nurturing campus featuring distinguished instructors, over 2,500 international students from 112 nations, and access to tools that will assist you in exploring your interests.
