Master of Science [M.S] - Master [2 Years]
$24,601 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Biological Science

  • Master of Science in Biological Science at North Dakota State University is a 2-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The Department of Biological Sciences offers graduate study leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Master of Science degrees are available in Biology and Environmental and Conservation Sciences.
  • The faculty in the department have research programs ranging from molecular biology to ecosystem ecology and work with a wide variety of organisms across multiple levels of the organization, from cellular mechanisms to ecosystem function.
  • Modern equipment is available for conducting research in cell and molecular biology and field ecology and behavior.
  • The department offers access to a range of equipment and facilities necessary for laboratory research, including greenhouses, animal rooms, growth chambers, electrophoresis, light microscopes, gas chromatography, GC-mass spectrometry, and high-performance liquid chromatography.
  • Various facilities are available for protein and DNA sequencing, oligonucleotide synthesis, interactive laser cytometry, scanning transmission, and electron microscopy, and confocal microscopy.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $23066 $23066
Compulsory Fees $1445 $1445
Other Fees $90 $90
Total Fees $24601 $24601

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 79 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 50 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an educational institution of recognized standing.
  • A 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) GPA in the previous coursework is required
  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTSTOEFL, or PTE scores. 

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Students need to have a minimum of first-class or upper Second with a minimum of 60-70% on an institutional basis.