Biology - MS

Mississippi State University

Starkville, Mississippi

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Program Setting

Department of Biological Sciences

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 33
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis
Minimum Credits: 30
Typical Length: 2 years
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 2.5
Category: Biology
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Description

The Department of Biological Sciences offers degree programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Traditional areas of strength in the department include basic and applied microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, comparative and environmental physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and evolution. Research by the Graduate Faculty focuses on mechanisms of organism function in terms of cell properties and structural components, variation in the structure and function of organisms and other complex biological systems, and the integration of biological scales and processes. Graduate training emphasizes preparation for careers in teaching and research in both academic and nonacademic positions.

The Master of Science program typically requires two years of course work, a research thesis, and an oral comprehensive examination and defense of the thesis. Thesis research for the Master's degree emphasizes basic research skills, hypothesis generation, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $11,920
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $4,400
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Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
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Other Programs In Department:
Biology - PhD
Category: Biology
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