Stillwater,
OK,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biomedical Sciences - Anatomy and Vertebrate Paleontology in Stillwater United States | Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
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Stillwater United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,890
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Students enrolled in the Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Sciences program complete core and specialized elective courses aligned with their academic focus. They engage in independent research supervised by a faculty advisor from the biomedical sciences graduate department. The M.S. program offers three pathways: a thesis track, a non-thesis track, or an anatomy and vertebrate paleontology specialization. All options involve distinct course and research components totaling 30/32 credit hours.
Thesis Track: Involves at least 24 credit hours of coursework plus 6 hours dedicated to research and thesis development. Participants perform novel investigations, producing a written thesis that is formally presented and defended before an audience.
Non-thesis Track: Comprises a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework along with 2 research hours. Students following this path present their research findings to an advisory committee without the need for a public defense.
Anatomy & Vertebrate Paleontology Specialization: Prepares graduates to instruct human anatomy at higher education institutions while providing hands-on vertebrate paleontology research experience under faculty mentorship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Completed baccalaureate degree
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Completed coursework in the physical and life sciences eg biology and chemistry
Submit three letters of recommendation LOR preferably from professors andor supervisors familiar with your academic ability work ethic and skills One LOR should be from a current faculty who indicates their support Applicants only need to provide their recommenders email addresses Recommenders will then be emailed a link from which to upload their letter
Submit statement of purpose describing your personal career goals and how the masters degree will support those goals a brief description of experience or qualifications and your desired faculty mentor see requirement details below
Applicants are to identify and contact a potential faculty mentor prior to application submission This individual should be mentioned in the applicants cover letter which can accompany the statement of purpose Please attach a letter of support recommendation from the potential mentor along with your statement of purpose and cover letter see faculty mentor selection considerations below
International students for whom English is a second language are required to have earned a Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL score of at least 550 213 computer based or 79 Internet based, IELTS 6.5
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Completed coursework in the physical and life sciences eg biology and chemistry
Submit three letters of recommendation LOR preferably from professors andor supervisors familiar with your academic ability work ethic and skills One LOR should be from a current faculty who indicates their support Applicants only need to provide their recommenders email addresses Recommenders will then be emailed a link from which to upload their letter
Submit statement of purpose describing your personal career goals and how the masters degree will support those goals a brief description of experience or qualifications and your desired faculty mentor see requirement details below
Applicants are to identify and contact a potential faculty mentor prior to application submission This individual should be mentioned in the applicants cover letter which can accompany the statement of purpose Please attach a letter of support recommendation from the potential mentor along with your statement of purpose and cover letter see faculty mentor selection considerations below
International students for whom English is a second language are required to have earned a Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL score of at least 550 213 computer based or 79 Internet based, IELTS 6.5
Tuition
USD
17,890