Biology - MS

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana

Program Setting

Department of Biology

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 55
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis, Non-Thesis
Minimum Credits: 30 thesis, 36 non-thesis
Typical Length: Data Not Avail.
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: Data Not Avail.
Category: Biology
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Description

Our biology master’s degree is designed for students with a love of biology and a desire to learn more about the research and practical knowledge required for academic, research-intensive, or applied careers in biology.

As a student in our biology master’s program, you’ll be able to work closely with our faculty to conduct research in areas ranging from biomedical to environmental and evolutionary biology, working in the field, in the lab, or both. With our close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the swamps of Louisiana, along with the multiple research centers located right here on UL Lafayette’s campus, earning your master’s in biology at UL Lafayette gives you access to a range of diverse opportunities and expertise.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $13,023
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $5,563
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
Teaching assistantships (TA) are available to both doctoral and MS students; availability is limited and preference is given to doctoral program applicants. Current target stipends are $16,500 for MS students and $18,500 for doctoral students; however this number varies slightly from year to year. Faculty members with grants may offer Research Assistantships (RA) and employ graduate students as laboratory technicians or as research assistants. Applicants need to discuss stipend levels with the prospective advisor if such funding is available. Most, but not all, research assistantships include a waiver of tuition and fees; consult with the faculty advisor. International students are eligible for a RA.
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Other Programs In Department:
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Category: Biology
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