Master of Science in Biological Sciences

Master biological sciences to address global challenges. This program enhances career prospects while offering a unique blend of scientific application history, innovative solutions development, and deep industry connections. Contribute to tomorrow's solutions through experimental design, interdisciplinary collaborations, and cutting-edge technologies.
The Biological Sciences Department offers both a thesis and a non-thesis degree track for a Master of Science in Biology. A graduate degree in Biological Sciences allows students to enhance their career marketability and further their education. Our program has the unique advantage of being part of a rich history of scientific application that includes patent development, deep connections with the leading scientific and technological industries, and innovative solutions to challenging global problems.

Graduate students in the Department work closely with faculty advisors and other students to design, execute, and interpret experiments that answer basic and applied scientific questions. We encourage interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations, external partnerships, and participation in regional and national conferences. Competitively awarded graduate teaching assistantships are available for excellent applicants with an identified faculty mentor.

2 Letters of Recommendation (thesis only) Transcripts (in English) from all colleges and universities attended. All unofficial copies of transcripts and scores can be uploaded to your online application for S&T to review. Upon arrival on campus, you must request that an official copy of your transcript(s) to be sent to us directly from your previous university\u2019s registrar's office and all official scores reported directly from the respective testing agency. Once we receive the official documents, we will verify them. If there are any discrepancies between the unofficial documents you submitted, Missouri S&T will withdraw your admission and you will not be allowed to apply to S&T in the future. A statement of purpose (personal statement) of 1,000 words or less on why you are interested in the program A resume or curriculum vitae Admission as a regular graduate student is normally limited to those who ranked in the upper third of their baccalaureate graduating class or who have done quality work at the graduate level. For this requirement, a cumulative B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale), or a B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) for the student\u2019s last sixty credit hours of undergraduate coursework is considered equivalent to an upper one-third standing. On the Personal Statement screen, you must submit a statement of 1,000 words or less on why you\u2019re interested in the program. This statement may include your educational goals, discussion of personal circumstances, and faculty you wish to work with. TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5