University of Pittsburgh Medical Center · USA

Biology, MS

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

Fall (mid-August start date); Spring (mid-January start date)

Introduction

Biology, MS is a Masters program taught at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA. Intake: Fall (mid-August start date); Spring (mid-January start date). The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Sciences (MS) in Biological Sciences is a research-intensive degree that prepares students for careers in the life sciences or further training toward a PhD in the biological sciences. Students conduct independent research and complete one of two degree tracks: Plan I (with thesis) or Plan II (without thesis).

Plan I requires independent research, a formal thesis formatted to university guidelines, and a public defense of the thesis. Plan II also requires independent research, plus a Capstone Experience Research Report and a formal defense of the research. Under both plans, students submit a formal research proposal by their second semester in residence and take final written and oral examinations before the degree is granted.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Biology, MS at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as pre-requiste for admission in Biology, MS.

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

GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum. Some international applicants may have been evaluated on a different scale. Graduate School will evaluate your transcripts when you apply.
A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
Support of a Faculty Mentor. Applicants are expected to contact one (or more) faculty members to gain support for admission to their lab. Applications will not be considered complete without an interview with a prospective advisor.
We do not require applicant GRE scores for admissions to our program.
Prospective applicants must contact one or more faculty members prior to the application process to discuss their research interests and determine whether space is available in the research group.