MS Biology (Thesis) at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Biology thesis option is intended to prepare students for careers in research, government agency, and industry. Students conduct research leading to a thesis in one of the five concentrations: Cell Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Ecology and Evolution, Bioinformatics, or Microbiology. Upon completion, students will be able to synthesize and explain, in written and oral forms, complex concepts and theories in the field of biology as presented in primary literature.

Faculty: College of Science | Department: Biology | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 30 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Biometry; Bioinformatics; Thesis.

Career pathways

The Master of Science in Biology thesis option is intended to prepare students for careers in research, government agency, and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Read the general instructions for applying to the graduate program and download the checklists available on the Office of Admissions webpage . Submit the application and your official transcripts through the UTA Office of Admissions . Questions can be addressed to [email protected]. A bachelor's degree in biology or a bachelor's degree in a related discipline with at least 12 hours of advanced level coursework (junior or senior level courses) in biology. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by the Graduate School. Applicants' GPA in the Sciences will also be considered. International students whose home country’s native language is not English must provide a score on the Test of Spoken English (TSE) of at least 45, a minimum score of 23 on the Speaking portion of the TOEFL iBT exam, or a minimum score of 7 on the Speaking portion of the IELTS exam. OPTIONAL: GRE. Students may submit GRE scores, although they are not a requirement for admission.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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