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MS Biology at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Biology offers both thesis (Plan A) and non-thesis (Plan B) Master of Science degree programs. The Plan A Master of Science in Biology is a thesis graduate degree program. The purpose of the program is to provide advanced exposure to biology for interested professionals, to provide additional training for those wishing to resume or change careers, or to provide additional preparation in biology for students interested in pursuing professional studies in the health sciences.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 30 credit hours (minimum)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Both Master of Science in Biology degree programs (Plan A and Plan B) require a minimum of 30 credit hours of courses at the 300-level or higher. A minimum of 18 credit hours of formal coursework is required for the thesis degree, and a minimum of 27 credit hours of formal coursework for the non-thesis degree. The remaining credits may be research credits (BIOL 601 and BIOL 651).

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 30 credit hours (minimum)

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