Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology - Population genetics 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 Science in Biology provides students with comprehensive advanced training in the Biological Sciences. The program delivers extensive coverage of key research domains in Biology through diverse coursework and specialized seminars. Students have the opportunity to enroll in complementary science disciplines. The curriculum emphasizes preparation for both research and instructional roles. Through the Master of Science in Biology at Temple's College of Science and Technology, students acquire comprehensive training in principal biological research areas via advanced seminars and structured coursework. This degree equips graduates for professional paths in scientific investigation or education. Within this demanding program, graduate students collaborate closely with College of Science and Technology faculty to develop substantive research projects. Faculty expertise spans multiple disciplines including aquatic and terrestrial ecology, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. During their studies, students can select from various specializations such as cellular and molecular neuroscience, computational biology with an emphasis on evolutionary genomics, ecology, evolutionary medicine (an interdisciplinary approach analyzing modern human diseases through an evolutionary lens), genetic epidemiology (investigating genetic and environmental influences on contemporary health conditions), molecular/cellular/developmental biology, and population genetics (a branch of genetics and evolutionary biology studying genetic variation across populations).
Population genetics represents a specialized area within genetics and evolutionary biology that investigates genetic transformations occurring within and among populations over time. This research field explores mutation patterns, gene transfer, migration effects, selective pressures, and genetic drift phenomena.
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 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 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