Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology - Biology and Society in Tempe United States | Arizona State University
Arizona State University
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Tempe United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
38,526
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MS program's biology and society concentration explores how biological sciences interact with social structures.
This specialization creates customized academic paths, combining strong foundations in life sciences with interdisciplinary analytical training. Suggested coursework covers these key areas: ethical dilemmas in biology, science policy and legislation, pedagogical research in biology, environmental studies, ecological economics, and the historical/philosophical aspects of scientific inquiry.
Bioethics, policy and law --- This track prepares students to tackle complex ethical, regulatory, and legal challenges emerging from advances in bioscience and medical research.
Biology education research --- Concentrates on applying educational research methodologies to enhance teaching practices in undergraduate biology programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
academic record form
personal statement
curriculum vitae or resume
writing sample
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency
3.0 GPA or equivalent
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
academic record form
personal statement
curriculum vitae or resume
writing sample
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency
3.0 GPA or equivalent
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Tuition
USD
38,526