Sacramento,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biological Sciences (General) in Sacramento United States | California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento
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Sacramento United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,680
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences provides specialized education in biological sciences, combining academic study with hands-on thesis research. This program equips graduates for professional roles in education, government, and industry, while also serving as preparation for PhD studies or career advancement in teaching, lab research, or field studies.
Our faculty bring diverse specializations across biological disciplines. Each student collaborates with a graduate advisor to create a customized study plan, formulate unique research projects, and finalize their thesis. Thesis work can be performed either on campus or at approved external sites with faculty guidance.
To earn the MS degree, students must complete 30 credit hours of coursework and original research, culminating in a thesis based on biological field or laboratory investigations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission as a classified graduate student to the MA or MS program in Biological Sciences requires:
a baccalaureate degree,
completion of a major in biological sciences or closely related field, or completion of 24 units of upper division biological sciences courses or courses in closely related fields, each of which must be passed with a C- or better,
a minimum GPA of 2.75 in all biology courses and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper division biology courses,
a faculty member who has agreed to serve as their graduate advisor (Note: For your application to be considered for admission, you mustcorrespond with a faculty member in the department with whom you would like to work prior to the application deadline. We suggest you dothis well in advance of the application deadline. You will be asked to enter the name(s) of the faculty member(s) with whom you have been incorrespondence on the Department Application. This requirement does not apply to applicants to the MA Stem Cell Concentration),
two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant's potential for successful graduate study, and
a statement of purpose.
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL PBT: 550
IELTS: 6.5
a baccalaureate degree,
completion of a major in biological sciences or closely related field, or completion of 24 units of upper division biological sciences courses or courses in closely related fields, each of which must be passed with a C- or better,
a minimum GPA of 2.75 in all biology courses and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper division biology courses,
a faculty member who has agreed to serve as their graduate advisor (Note: For your application to be considered for admission, you mustcorrespond with a faculty member in the department with whom you would like to work prior to the application deadline. We suggest you dothis well in advance of the application deadline. You will be asked to enter the name(s) of the faculty member(s) with whom you have been incorrespondence on the Department Application. This requirement does not apply to applicants to the MA Stem Cell Concentration),
two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant's potential for successful graduate study, and
a statement of purpose.
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL PBT: 550
IELTS: 6.5
Tuition
USD
16,680