Johnson City,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology - Microbiology in Johnson City United States | East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,182
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Biology program offers comprehensive training with a strong research focus. Faculty expertise spans diverse fields such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Cell Biology, Conservation Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Paleontology, Physiology, and Systematics. Graduates of the M.S. program are well-prepared to pursue doctoral studies. Financial assistance options include Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships, with award decisions typically made by late March for the upcoming academic year. While the priority deadline for applications is February 1, funding opportunities may remain available for later applicants.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students applying for admission to graduate study:
Must submit a general GRE score.
Must have a 3.0 overall grade point average (4.0 system) in mathematics and science courses.
Must have an undergraduate major in the life or physical sciences, with supporting courses in general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry (microbiology concentration will accept one semester of organic and one semester of biochemistry), and one year of physics.
A course in calculus and/or a course in probability and statistics is recommended.
Must have 2 letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf.
Graduate students whose native language is not English must submit one of the following:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Score of 79 (Internet-Based)
Score of 550 (Paper-based)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Score of 6.5
Must submit a general GRE score.
Must have a 3.0 overall grade point average (4.0 system) in mathematics and science courses.
Must have an undergraduate major in the life or physical sciences, with supporting courses in general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry (microbiology concentration will accept one semester of organic and one semester of biochemistry), and one year of physics.
A course in calculus and/or a course in probability and statistics is recommended.
Must have 2 letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf.
Graduate students whose native language is not English must submit one of the following:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Score of 79 (Internet-Based)
Score of 550 (Paper-based)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,182