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MA Biology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Biology offers a PhD in biology and two master's degrees. Research areas include genetics and molecular biology, cell biology, development and physiology, evolutionary biology, ecology, behavior and organismal biology, plant biology, marine biology and quantitative biology.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Department: Department of Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What you will study

The MA requires a written library report.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum (applies to all graduate programmes): a four-year bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution completed before graduate study begins and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better; application via the Graduate School online application with transcripts, three recommendation letters, statement of purpose and CV, plus any programme-specific tests/materials; international applicants add a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score; admission decisions are made by each programme.

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 applicants apply for a start term; fall is the main start term. Very few programmes admit new students for spring or summer terms.

Graduate applications and payment must be received by the deadline of the academic programme applied to, which varies by programme; the application closes at 11:59pm Eastern Time on the deadline date. The Graduate School recommends complete applications by December 15, 2026 for full fellowship consideration. The GRE is not required for the Master of Applied Professional Studies.

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