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MS Biology at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

Whether you want to develop new medicines to cure diseases, create crop-enhancing technologies, work for the Environmental Protection Agency, or teach and lead research at a university, an advanced degree in biological sciences will help you get there.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall or spring (with the academic program’s special permission) Open to international applicants, including those requiring F-1 or J-1 visa status  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Natural Sciences Managers; Clinical Research Coordinators; Water Resource Specialists; Bioinformatics Scientists; Molecular and Cellular Biologists; Geneticists.

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Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar field earned or expected before the first graduate semester Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts sent by the issuing institutions(s) will be required upon admission.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: Three; Statement of Purpose; Other requirements: You must identify a faculty member whose research aligns with your specific area of interest and contact them to determine whether they have availability to serve as your thesis advisor.; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58.; Other requirements: Indicate faculty members you would like to work with in your statement of purpose. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

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