Greensboro,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology in Greensboro United States | University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,505
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology equips students for professional paths in biological sciences while establishing a robust academic groundwork for advanced studies like medical school or PhD programs. Each student collaborates with an advisory committee to develop a personalized curriculum aligned with their objectives.
M.S. candidates perform research supervised by faculty mentors and produce a thesis based on their findings.
Department faculty secure funding from prominent organizations including NIH, NSF, and USDA, alongside various private institutions. During 2019-20, UNCG Biology faculty secured over $3.5 million in federal research grants.
The department's faculty and students gain national and global recognition for their research, frequently publishing in prestigious journals like Nature, PNAS, Current Biology, and Genetics.
Collaborative relationships with departments including Nutrition, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Geography foster interdisciplinary research and learning experiences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Sciences and show training in the fundamentals of biology, including successful completion of courses equivalent to our undergraduate core curriculum.
English Language Proficiency: TOEFL: internet based - 79, or paper based - 550. A score of at least 6.5 is required on the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
19,505