Omaha,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Biology aims to offer students personalized, comprehensive education in biological sciences culminating in a Master of Science (MS) degree. Both thesis and non-thesis programs emphasize original research as a core component. Our faculty specialize in diverse fields including ecology, physiology, genetics, molecular biology, taxonomy, animal behavior, and developmental biology across numerous species. The MS program equips graduates for careers in industry, government, private sectors, and academia, while also providing a foundation for advanced studies in PhD or MD programs.
Our department represents a vibrant, cohesive community where teaching and research encompass all biological disciplines—from ecosystem studies to molecular analysis, evolutionary theory to cellular processes, and systems biology to computational approaches. With groundbreaking discoveries happening across all biological domains and increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, the field offers unprecedented opportunities. We welcome you to be part of these dynamic developments in biological sciences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
The applicant's GPA in undergraduate biology courses will be determined and must be 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
An applicant must normally present 24 semester hours of credit in the biological sciences, including genetics (sophomore level or above), ecology (junior level or above) and molecular/cell biology (junior level or above). Preparation in the supporting sciences must include a course in inorganic or introductory chemistry, a course in organic chemistry or biochemistry, a course in introductory physics and a course in mathematics (college algebra, trigonometry or calculus) or statistics. Applicants with inadequate backgrounds in biology or the supporting sciences may be admitted provisionally and will be required to complete courses in the named areas.
Entrance Exam: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test with a combined score (verbal + quantitative) of 297 and a minimum writing score of 3.5.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 588, Internet-based TOEFL: 95, IELTS: 7.5, PTE: 76, Duolingo: 115.
An applicant must normally present 24 semester hours of credit in the biological sciences, including genetics (sophomore level or above), ecology (junior level or above) and molecular/cell biology (junior level or above). Preparation in the supporting sciences must include a course in inorganic or introductory chemistry, a course in organic chemistry or biochemistry, a course in introductory physics and a course in mathematics (college algebra, trigonometry or calculus) or statistics. Applicants with inadequate backgrounds in biology or the supporting sciences may be admitted provisionally and will be required to complete courses in the named areas.
Entrance Exam: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test with a combined score (verbal + quantitative) of 297 and a minimum writing score of 3.5.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 588, Internet-based TOEFL: 95, IELTS: 7.5, PTE: 76, Duolingo: 115.
Tuition
USD
16,860