Master of Science [M.S] Biology
The University of Akron is a state university located in the heart of Akron, Ohio, next to the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). The Biology Department is composed of 19 full-time faculty members, approximately 17 Master’s students, 35 PhD students, and 550 undergraduates. It emphasizes collaborative and integrative research. Facilities include a live animal research center, 400 acre field station, and greenhouse. In summer 2009, the Biology department moved into a newly renovated facility with large research laboratories.
The Department has many areas of strength, including Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Physiology, Neurobiology, and Organismal Biology. Areas of interest for graduate research include: neurobiology, pollination biology, conservation biology, physiological ecology, life history evolution, mating systems, aquatic ecology, evolution in developmental processes, behavioral evolution, spider biology, biomedical research, bio-materials and biomechanics, developmental molecular biology and physiology, comparative biochemistry, and evolutionary biomechanics.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fee | $16884 | $16884 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 | $1000 |
| Others | $12788 | $12788 |
| Total Fees | $30672 | $30672 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 61 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 48 | 90 | 3 |
- Upload or mail your academic records from all post-secondary schools attended. If your transcripts, diploma, or any other academic documents are not in English, you MUST include an official English translation.
- Submit marksheets/transcripts of your bachelors degree
- Submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from academic references.
- The GRE/GMAT is required for most other Graduate majors.