Akron,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology in Akron United States | University of Akron
University of Akron
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Akron United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,192
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The MS in Biology provides students with cutting-edge research possibilities across diverse biological disciplines. Graduate research focuses span: plant-pollinator interactions, wildlife preservation, ecological physiology, evolutionary life cycles, reproductive strategies, freshwater/marine ecosystems, developmental evolution, animal behavior, arachnid studies, medical investigations, biological materials, microbial communities, stress-related cardiovascular studies, biomechanical engineering, molecular development, physiological comparisons, and adaptive biomechanics. Prospective MS candidates need to secure a faculty mentor before applying. Interested students should reach out to the Biology Graduate Coordinator for an updated roster of professors supervising graduate researchers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Hold a baccalaureate degree in biology or have equivalent training.
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0=A) and a 3.0 average in biology (minimum 32 semester credit hours or equivalent).
Competence in chemistry and mathematics is expected.
Applicants must provide scores from any one or more of the following standardized tests: GRE (General Test), GRE (Biology-specific Test), or the MCAT. Scores are expected to be above the 25th percentile to be competitive for admission.
Letter of interest indicating proposed area of specialization and possible advisers in the Department of Biology.
Letter from the potential Biology Adviser indicating willingness to sponsor the applicant.
IELTS-6.5, TOEFL IBT-79
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0=A) and a 3.0 average in biology (minimum 32 semester credit hours or equivalent).
Competence in chemistry and mathematics is expected.
Applicants must provide scores from any one or more of the following standardized tests: GRE (General Test), GRE (Biology-specific Test), or the MCAT. Scores are expected to be above the 25th percentile to be competitive for admission.
Letter of interest indicating proposed area of specialization and possible advisers in the Department of Biology.
Letter from the potential Biology Adviser indicating willingness to sponsor the applicant.
IELTS-6.5, TOEFL IBT-79
Tuition
USD
19,192