MS in Biological Science (General)

Program Description

The graduate programs in Biological Sciences lead to either a Master of Arts (MA) or a Master of Science (MS) degree and provides an opportunity for students to receive advanced training and to pursue independent investigations in particular fields of biology. It allows students to upgrade their qualifications for educational advancement to doctoral programs or for professional advancement in teaching, laboratory work, or fieldwork. The MA degree requires the completion of a project which is a Grant Proposal, unless the student is in the Stem Cell Concentration which requires an Internship Project Report. The MS degree requires completion of a thesis which has concentrations in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation and in Molecular and Cellular Biology so as to provide advanced training and research experience in these fields.

All students are required to complete a project or thesis involving field, laboratory, or literature research. The project or thesis research may be conducted on campus with a biology faculty member or at an off-campus location. In either case, the student's research must make a new contribution to the field of biology. If the research is conducted off campus, a biology faculty member must be identified as the student's graduate advisor. Following admission to the program, students are advised by a temporary graduate advisor or by the faculty member who has agreed to supervise the student in their project/thesis research. Students should plan their academic programs in consultation with a graduate advisor as early as possible, preferably prior to enrollment in the program.

Admission Requirements

  • A minimum GPA of 2.75 in all biology courses and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper division biology courses;

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

Remarks:

  • Score reporting required.
  • Total 30 Credit course(Yearly fee given)
  • I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $29,300.

Course Features
  • Country United States of America
  • City Sacramento
  • State California
  • Course Duration 2 Year
  • Application fee 70 USD
  • Tuition fees yearly 15,800 USD
  • Cost of Living per year 14,000 USD
  • Starting dates Fall & Spring
  • IELTS (Total) 6.5
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