Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biological Sciences in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Biological Sciences provides graduate programs culminating in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Key research strengths within the department encompass fundamental and practical microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, environmental and comparative physiology, along with taxonomy, ecology, and evolutionary studies. Faculty research explores how organisms function through cellular mechanisms and structural components, examines variations in biological systems, and investigates the interplay between different biological scales and processes. The graduate curriculum prepares students for teaching and research careers across academic and industry settings.
The Master of Science degree generally involves two years of coursework, completion of a research thesis, and an oral comprehensive exam including thesis defense. Master's thesis work focuses on developing core research competencies, formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing scholarly manuscripts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The general requirements for students wishing to pursue graduate studies at Mississippi State are a bachelor's degree, a 2.75 or greater GPA (4.0 scale) on the last two years of undergraduate study or on any graduate work, and submission of GRE general examination scores. We do not require the GRE subject area exam. We also do not have a Departmental minimum score for the general exam, however, individual faculty members may have specific expectations for GRE scores or percentiles. You should consult your prospective Major Professor for details. In the recent past, the majority of admitted students have scored in the upper 50th percentile of those taking the GRE general exam.
International students should score at least 550 on the TOEFL (written exam: CBSS, or Computer-Based Score Scale = 213, Internet-based TOEFL = 79-80) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. Students with TOEFL scores between 475 and 550 (or IELTS scores between 4.5 and 6.5) may be admitted.
International students should score at least 550 on the TOEFL (written exam: CBSS, or Computer-Based Score Scale = 213, Internet-based TOEFL = 79-80) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. Students with TOEFL scores between 475 and 550 (or IELTS scores between 4.5 and 6.5) may be admitted.
Tuition
USD
27,487