Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Biology - Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,770
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts in Biology program at Temple University's College of Science and Technology focuses on current academic content, enabling students to develop specialized knowledge in modern biological sciences. This graduate program, available for both part-time and full-time students, is designed for those pursuing advanced biological studies without laboratory-based experimental work. Unlike the Biology MS, the MA program concentrates on academic coursework and independent study, allowing students to build expertise in specific biological disciplines like molecular biology and genetics. Through this coursework-intensive approach, students cultivate critical analysis skills essential for biological research and literature evaluation. The interdisciplinary curriculum covers subjects including cellular and developmental biology, molecular neuroscience, ecological studies, and evolutionary genomics. During their final year, MA candidates complete a comprehensive literature-based thesis, honing their ability to research, analyze, and synthesize scientific publications. Graduates emerge capable of producing thorough, analytical scientific reviews. While classroom learning forms the program's core, students can utilize departmental resources such as the Center for Biodiversity, the Institute for Contemporary Molecular Science, and the Sbarro Health Research Organization.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in a science field is required.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, describe your interest in Temple's program, academic achievements, and research goals, and provide the names of up to three faculty with whom you would like to conduct your capstone master's research thesis.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required, with a combined minimum score of 300 on the quantitative and verbal reasoning sections.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS Academic: 6.5
575 PBT.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, describe your interest in Temple's program, academic achievements, and research goals, and provide the names of up to three faculty with whom you would like to conduct your capstone master's research thesis.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required, with a combined minimum score of 300 on the quantitative and verbal reasoning sections.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS Academic: 6.5
575 PBT.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
31,770