$21,239 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Biology
- MSc in Biology at the University Of Alabama is offered as a 2-years program.
- This university is ranked #2 by Niche for best college in Alabama 2020.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The mission of the graduate program in the Department of Biological Sciences is to foster the development of the next generation of scientists by providing a strong technical background, a sound grasp of current scientific problems, and the analytical skills needed to address such problems.
- The Master of Sciences in Biology is a research-intensive degree designed to prepare students for careers in the life sciences.
- Students are required to conduct their own independent research while participating in either the Plan I (with thesis) or Plan II (without thesis) degree tracks leading to the MS in Biology.
- The MSc program consists of 30 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $17115 | $17115 |
| Health Insurance | $2124 | $2124 |
| Other Fees | $2000 | $2000 |
| Total Fees | $21239 | $21239 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 59 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
- Students are expected to have a substantial knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, and physics, and to have completed basic courses in the biological sciences with high standards of scholarship.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.