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MS Biology

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Murray State University

Program Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences offers the Master of Science in Biology degree with thesis and non-thesis options. The program prepares students to assume an active career in teaching and/or research or to pursue further graduate studies. A faculty mentor will direct each student admitted to the program. Research strengths of the department include aquatic biology, wildlife biology, mammalogy, physiological ecology, paleontology and evolution, biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics, microbial ecology, parasitology, animal behavior and botany. Most faculty have research labs and are supported by grants.

Program Key Stats

$15632 (Annual cost)



86 %

Eligibility Criteria


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490
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Additional Information & Requirements

University Degree OR Graduation Certificate, Transcripts for all years of university, An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0, Letters of Reference, Statement of Purpose, Official GMAT or GRE Score for Certain Programs, TOEFL ibT of 71 minimum on Academic Test with no band less than 20, IELTS 6.0 minimum on Academic Test with no band less than 5.0.

Career Options

  • Biologist
  • Higher education lecturer
  • Microbiologist
  • Nanotechnologist
  • Physician associate
  • Secondary school teacher

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