Biology - MS

American University

Washington, District Of Columbia

Program Website
Program Setting

Department of Biology

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 22
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis, Non-Thesis
Minimum Credits: 30
Typical Length: 2 years for full-time, up to six years for part-time
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Category: Ecology - Biology
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Concentrations
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Description

The MS in Biology is a research-intensive program that will prepare you for a variety of careers in the life sciences or to pursue further graduate study. With an emphasis on experiential learning, this hands-on program will give you experience in scientific methods through immersion in all aspects of scientific research, including the formulation of testable hypotheses, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of results as written articles and oral presentations.

In this program, you will conduct your own independent research and have access to state-of-the-art equipment in multiple research laboratories. Thanks to our small classes and collegial atmosphere, you will benefit from individual attention and one-on-one mentorship from our experienced and dynamic faculty.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $21,744
Tuition Per Credit: $1,812
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
95
Merit based financial aid in the form of assistantships are awarded by the Biology Department's Graduate Studies Committee for two semesters.
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Due to COVID-19 outbreak, program details may have changed. Please check with department to confirm program details.
More Info
Program Website Faculty Coursework Getting In
Category: Ecology - Biology
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