Fontbonne College · USA

Master of Science in Biology

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Master of Science in Biology is a Masters program taught at Fontbonne College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

The Master of Science in Biology at Fontbonne builds on foundational biological science and focuses on research skills. Students strengthen experimental design and data analysis skills to become effective scientists, with opportunities to put these skills into practice.

The program is an accelerated option format. Students applying through the Accelerated Option submit an Accelerated Master’s Program Application for approval by the graduate program director, department chair, and college dean. Research can be completed at any qualified Fontbonne laboratory or partner institution, including the Saint Louis Zoo, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

The program highlights include small class sizes and paid teaching assistantships. An Accelerated Path Master’s Program is available, with admission and progress tied to academic performance in BIO/ONE courses.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Biology at Fontbonne College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Fontbonne College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Fontbonne College as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Biology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students applying for admission to a master’s program through the Accelerated Option submit an Accelerated Master’s Program Application, which must be approved by the graduate program director, department chair, and college dean.

Application can be made as early as the first semester of the junior year, but typically in the third semester prior to completion of the undergraduate degree and with at least one full semester remaining at the time of application.

Students must have completed at least 12 credit hours in the undergraduate major by the time they are admitted into an Accelerated Path.

Undergraduate students admitted to a master’s program through an Accelerated Path must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher in all of their BIO/ONE courses.