Norfolk,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology - One Health in Norfolk United States | Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
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Norfolk United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,900
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science program offers a curriculum tailored to individual interests, covering diverse fields like botany, ecology, immunology, infectious diseases, marine biology, microbiology, physiology, reproductive biology, systematic biology, and zoology. Students benefit from access to the Kaplan Orchid Conservatory and exceptional off-campus research opportunities at locations such as Blackwater Ecological Preserve, Virginia Coast Reserve-Long Term Ecological Research Site, Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences Eastern Shore Marine Laboratory, and various regional facilities. The One Health specialization caters to MS students focused on this interdisciplinary approach, which fosters collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors. This concentration provides foundational knowledge in One Health principles and their practical implementation. Admission to the concentration occurs following the formation of a guidance committee and approval of the student's academic plan.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
bachelor's degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university,
a grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale,
two letters of recommendation,
an essay describing the area of biology of interest for graduate study, professional goals and motivation for graduate study in biology, and
written acknowledgment from a Department of Biological Sciences faculty member agreeing to serve as the student's major advisor, if the student is accepted.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English: minimum scores are 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based or 79 on internet-based test ,IELT-6.5
a grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale,
two letters of recommendation,
an essay describing the area of biology of interest for graduate study, professional goals and motivation for graduate study in biology, and
written acknowledgment from a Department of Biological Sciences faculty member agreeing to serve as the student's major advisor, if the student is accepted.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English: minimum scores are 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based or 79 on internet-based test ,IELT-6.5
Tuition
USD
25,900