Biological Sciences MS

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences is designed for students who wish to transition from an undergraduate degree to the workforce in professional science or for students who desire additional research experience before entering a postgraduate degree program. Several tracks of study are available based on the faculty’s strengths in cellularmolecular biology, plant science, ecology, and microbiology. The curriculum is composed of several core courses within a discipline followed by courses selected by the student’s individual needs or interest.

International students applying for a master’s degree program must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on the U.S. 4.0 grading scale, including a minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 units or credits of an acceptable bachelor’s degree. Applicants must have completed an educational qualification equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree, and any additional prerequisite courses will vary depending on the specific graduate program.