MR Biomathematics at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

Biomathematics is an interdisciplinary graduate program offering courses and research opportunities in basic and applied mathematical biology. Degree programs are flexible to accommodate students with backgrounds in the biological, mathematical or physical sciences.

Faculty: College of Sciences | Department: Biomathematics | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 36 credit hours. Courses listed in the plan include: BMA 567 Modeling of Biological Systems; BMA 771 Biomathematics I; BMA 772 Biomathematics II: Stochastic Models in Biology; BMA 801 Seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have either a Bachelor's degree in biology with evidence of aptitude and interest in mathematics, or a bachelor's in a mathematical science with evidence of aptitude and interest in biology. Advanced (multivariate) calculus, linear algebra and general biology are prerequisites for all BMA courses, and deficiencies in these should be remedied during the first year of graduate study. The application must include a narrative statement (1-2 pages) of the applicant's goals, reasons for interest in the BMA program, and potential research advisors and interests at NC State. Application deadlines: Fall: January 15 (Aid); June 25 (Adm. Only) Spring: September 15; November 15 (Adm. Only) Summer 1: March 25 (Adm. Only) Summer 2: May 10 (Adm. Only)

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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