Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology (Non-Thesis) in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
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Lexington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Biology Graduate Program equips students with professional skills for diverse career trajectories, spanning academia, industry, government roles, or further academic pursuits. This is accomplished through structured coursework, hands-on research, and initiatives that enhance scientific communication. The department provides a research-intensive Master's program (thesis M.S.), tailored for students desiring research exposure without committing to a Ph.D.'s extensive demands. Admission hinges on faculty availability and suitable project alignment within a Master's timeframe, typically completed in 2-3 years. Alternatively, a coursework-focused non-thesis M.S. caters to students pursuing specialized biological training without the original research requirements of thesis-based or doctoral programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission into the non-thesis M.S. program is a separate process from the thesis M.S. program. Applicants to the non-thesis M.S. program are recommended to have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher to receive competitive consideration. In addition, applicants will include the following:
Personal Statement
Explain how a non-thesis Master's in Biology will help prepare you for your subsequent career plans.
Two letters of recommendation
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Personal Statement
Explain how a non-thesis Master's in Biology will help prepare you for your subsequent career plans.
Two letters of recommendation
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548