Dayton,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biological Sciences in Dayton United States | Wright State University
Wright State University
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Dayton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,714
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science program equips students with a robust foundation in contemporary interdisciplinary biology. Alumni advance into professional roles across industries, government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and research entities, or continue their education through advanced professional programs.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers various specialization areas, including:
Cellular architecture and operations (with emphasis on nuclear studies)
Physiological comparisons and environmental adaptations
Biological evolution
Freshwater environmental systems
Water-based biogeochemical processes
Reproductive cell development
Macro-scale ecological systems
Organism-microorganism relationships
Population ecology
Non-native species dynamics
Biodiversity preservation
Molecular bases of neurological and muscular disorders
Protein dynamics and system interactions
Tissue regeneration and cellular renewal
Gene activity control and purpose
Ribonucleic acid studies
Biological pedagogy, instructional design, and evaluation
Species formation and environmental genetics
Viral studies and cellular signaling
The M.S. in biology offers two distinct pathways:
Pathway 1 (the more popular choice) involves creating and defending a thesis grounded in original research conducted during graduate studies. Participants will receive guidance to enroll in graduate courses that support their research objectives.
Pathway 2 focuses on coursework, requiring completion of 30 graduate credits encompassing an analytical literature review, laboratory experience, and a comprehensive oral examination.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To meet the minimum requirement for admission to the graduate program in biological sciences, applicants must fulfill the requirements for admission established by The Graduate School. In addition, a bachelor's degree in the biological or biochemical sciences including coursework in organic chemistry, physics, and calculus is strongly recommended. Admission preference is given to students with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
You must submit an official transcript accompanied by a translation into English if needed. If your credentials cannot be evaluated by the Office of International Admissions, you are required to submit your academic credentials to an evaluation service and pay the cost of the evaluation.
If your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, you must have a minimum score on one of the following exams:
A score of 79/120 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.)
A band 6 or higher through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A score of 57 or higher on the Pearson PTE
Students who show proof of successful completion of an Intensive English Program from an accredited Institution or program accepted by international admissions are exempt from the requirement to take an approved English Proficiency exam.
Several departments or programs have set higher requirements for English proficiency. Visit the graduate programs page for more information.
You may be required by your academic advisors to take an English writing placement test. If you do not pass this test, you may be required to take more on-campus classes to improve your English. If you have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, you are exempted from the TOEFL requirement.
You must submit an official transcript accompanied by a translation into English if needed. If your credentials cannot be evaluated by the Office of International Admissions, you are required to submit your academic credentials to an evaluation service and pay the cost of the evaluation.
If your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, you must have a minimum score on one of the following exams:
A score of 79/120 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.)
A band 6 or higher through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A score of 57 or higher on the Pearson PTE
Students who show proof of successful completion of an Intensive English Program from an accredited Institution or program accepted by international admissions are exempt from the requirement to take an approved English Proficiency exam.
Several departments or programs have set higher requirements for English proficiency. Visit the graduate programs page for more information.
You may be required by your academic advisors to take an English writing placement test. If you do not pass this test, you may be required to take more on-campus classes to improve your English. If you have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, you are exempted from the TOEFL requirement.
Tuition
USD
24,714