Master of Science in Biological Sciences

Delve into the latest in research techniques and become a master in your field. The Master's degree program in Biology at Youngstown State prepares you to compete for top positions or doctoral study. The master's program gives you firsthand experience at every stage of researchfrom data collection all the way through publication and conference presentations. Working with dedicated faculty, you'll develop original research projects to prepare for careers in academia, laboratory research or advanced study.

And if your goal is focused more on corporate careers like those in pharmaceuticals, the program's non-thesis option allows you to concentrate on biological theory and principles.

With either option, your education is enhanced with access to cutting-edge facilities and experienced faculty whose research interests range from molecular genetics and aquatic ecology to neurobiology and pharmacology. They're not just your professors, but your mentors, offering intense interaction and guidance as you develop into an advanced professional.

A bachelor's degree from a college or university certified by a regional accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education. A bachelor's degree from non-regionally accredited institutions may be considered acceptable for admission. These are reviewed by the Admission and Appeals Committee.

Cumulative grade-point average in undergraduate work of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (some programs require higher GPAs).

TOEFL score\u2014A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79-80 on the Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language by graduates of foreign universities who are nonnative English speakers.

The College of Graduate Studies will accept the academic version of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam for international students (A score of 6.5 on the IELTS test equates to a 550 on the paper-based TOEFL).