MS Biology at University of North Texas

Programme overview

The MS with a major in biology is a 30-hour research degree with a thesis, offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Students conduct research in areas including aquatic biology, aquatic toxicology, ecology, forensic biology, genetics, limnology, microbiology, neurobiology, physiology and plant biology.

What you will study

24 hours of formal coursework, special problems and seminars at the 5000 and 6000 levels plus a 6-hour thesis. Students file a degree plan with their advisory committee, submit a research proposal before the third term, and defend the thesis in a final examination with a public seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Biological Sciences (graduate programs): bachelor's degree with 24 hours in life science or an appropriate related scientific field, including 12 hours of advanced related coursework; undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 overall and at least 3.2 in the last 60 hours; GPA of at least 3.4 for any prior graduate work. Thesis (MS) and PhD applicants need a faculty member's agreement to serve as major professor (or, for BMB, the rotation entrance committee). GRE not required (scores may be submitted). Application materials: statement of purpose (maximum 2 pages), CV, transcripts, three letters of recommendation. International applicants whose native language is not English must meet UNT English proficiency (TOEFL or equivalent) requirements. Application deadlines: December 1 for fall entry and August 1 for spring entry.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall and Spring

Duration: 30 hours

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unt.edu/

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