MS Biological Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

Biological Sciences offers an MS degree. Students can directly apply to a thesis-based MS degree. Acceptance to the MS degree program requires commitment from a mentor.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The M.S. degree requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. Fifteen of the 30-hour minimum must be selected from courses numbered at 8000 or 9000 level.

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Entry requirements

Our goal is to foster a community in which excellence in research, teaching and community engagement are recognized as synergistic activities of equal importance. Therefore, we have moved away from a metric-based approach and instead use a holistic evaluation of candidates. At the forefront of this process is the recognition that inclusion and equity are the foundations of a community in which diverse ideas and perspectives are likely to flourish. As such, the Division of Biological Sciences prioritizes evidence of attributes such as drive, diligence, passion for sharing scientific knowledge, and a willingness to take scientific risks over metrics such as GPA, standardized test scores, and other similar qualifications. Applicants are required to submit all the materials through the Graduate School application process.

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 and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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