MS Professional Science Master's degree option (biology) at University of North Texas

Programme overview

The Professional Science Master's (PSM) is a non-thesis MS option combining advanced science training with workplace skills from areas such as business, communication, policy, law and leadership. It prepares students for science and technology careers in business, government and nonprofit organizations. The department offers PSM options in environmental science and in biochemistry and molecular biology.

What you will study

36 hours of graduate coursework at the 5000 and 6000 levels including a 3 to 6 hour internship, with core and elective science courses plus non-science professional development courses chosen with an advisory committee. A comprehensive exit examination is required.

Career pathways

Science and technology careers in business, government and nonprofit organizations.

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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: 36 credit hours (non-thesis)

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

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