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MS Biology at Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Programme overview

The School of Biological Sciences offers two distinct programs leading to the M.S. in Biology degree. The M.S. in Biology (non-thesis) is intended for students who plan to pursue advanced training in one aspect of modern biology. The M.S. in Biology (with thesis) is intended for students wishing to obtain a strong background in modern biology and independent research experience in preparation for a wide range of career options, or further training leading to the PhD in biology.

Faculty: College of Sciences  |  Duration: 36 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The curriculum totals 36 credit hours.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Students admitted to the Masters degree program in the School of Biological Sciences are enrolled in a non-thesis program of study.

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.

Graduate applications use one online graduate application (gradapp.gatech.edu) for all programmes and campuses; deadlines vary by programme and are published on each programme page.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.gatech.edu/

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