Biological Sciences, M.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Students may apply under a specific area/concentration, though a concentration is not required. Upon admission, a master's student is assumed to be non-thesis until acceptance into the thesis option. The non-thesis program emphasizes coursework, and a capstone paper or project is required. The capstone can either be literature-based or laboratory-based. The thesis option emphasizes research. Acceptance into the thesis option requires approval of a thesis proposal. Completion of the thesis option requires an approved thesis as well as a successful defense of the thesis.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Biology | Duration: A minimum of 32 semester hours of applicable graduate coursework must be completed. It is possible to complete the program in one year, but most students take two years (four semesters). | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 1 Spring: November 15 Summer: Does not admit Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

A Master of Science Degree in Biological Sciences offers students opportunities to explore a variety of fascinating topics in the study of life sciences. The Master of Science Degree program in Biological Sciences at Georgia State University has number of distinct options for students to select with distinct curricula as described below. The Master of Science Degree in Biological Sciences (no concentration) is designed to offer a flexible program to suit students with a wide variety of interests in biology. Concentrations are offered in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Research. Students interested in the M.S.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the online graduate application, the program has the following requirements: An undergraduate or master’s degree in the biology, chemistry or a related field A minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 Transcripts of all past academic performance Statement of purpose Three letters of recommendation (Two of the three must be academic references) Writing Sample: Please provide a previously submitted class assignment. For example: a lab report or essay exam. For non-native speakers of English, official scores on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

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 programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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