San Antonio,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology - Neuroscience in San Antonio United States | University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,782
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This interdisciplinary program provides avenues for in-depth biological exploration and research, enabling students to expand their academic horizons at the graduate level.
The Biology Master of Science program features both thesis and non-thesis pathways to accommodate diverse graduate experiences. Customized study plans are developed based on each student's academic focus, in collaboration with their graduate advisor. Faculty research specialties span biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, microbiology, neuroscience, physiology, and plant sciences.
The Integrative Biology Department provides Master of Science programs in both Biology and Environmental Science, along with graduate certificates in Environmental Science and Environmental Sustainability. The department collaborates with the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management to offer a joint PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering.
The Neuroscience specialization is a research-intensive thesis program focused on generating novel insights through scientific investigation. The curriculum combines coursework with hands-on laboratory research, providing training in core neuroscience principles and contemporary methodologies, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary strategies that drive significant breakthroughs in the field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Required Degree - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS
Purpose Statement - Required
Letters of Recommendation 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application, let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time)
Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS
Purpose Statement - Required
Letters of Recommendation 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application, let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time)
Tuition
USD
17,782