DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biological Sciences - Biology Teaching in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The thesis track is designed mainly for students seeking to specialize in specific biology fields or those planning to pursue advanced graduate studies. Participants must register for BIOS 699, Master's Thesis, and complete a written thesis. Between 12 and 18 semester hours of combined credit from BIOS 699 and BIOS 770 can count toward the degree. A graduate committee chaired by the student's research advisor will conduct a final oral comprehensive exam, which includes thesis defense.
For the non-thesis degree, students must show teaching competence in Human Anatomical Sciences by either (a) earning at least 4 credit hours in BIOS 626 - Teaching Methods for Human Anatomy, or (b) presenting an approved teaching portfolio to their committee. This portfolio should document coursework and grades, teaching or assistant roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, a personal teaching philosophy statement, and additional materials proving teaching skills. The advisory committee must review and approve the portfolio by the final comprehensive examination date.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the master of science degree program is a baccalaureate degree with a major in an area of biological sciences or in a closely related field such as biochemistry or biophysics. The baccalaureate degree should have courses equivalent to those required for the B.S. degree at NIU, including organismal diversity, two semesters of principles of biology, and genetics, chemistry through one year of organic, one year of physics, and mathematics through introductory calculus. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Tuition
USD
18,180