Advance your research experience and knowledge of biology for a career in industry or with federal and state government, with a master of science in biology from Indiana State University. As a student in our biology master’s program, you will have opportunities to specialize in a diversity of areas within the field. The Department’s areas of research expertise include behavior, physiology, microbiology, bioinformatics, cell and molecular biology, ecology, evolution, genomics, and conservation. Within these areas, specific research projects are based on the expertise of the graduate faculty. The Master of Science in Biology includes 32 credit hours of coursework, seminars, and research in areas such as physiology, ecology, life sciences, microbiology, systematics, evolution, and genetics. Students choose between a thesis and a non-thesis option. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution). |
| Test Scores: | - Graduate Record Examination
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| Application Notes : | Application should include official scores for the General Tests of the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). Scores should be near or above the fiftieth percentile on quantitative and verbal sections, and 4.0 for the analytical writing section. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Application should include a completed Curriculum Vitae Application Form. Application should include three letters of recommendation from individuals who could comment on the applicant’s academic performance, scientific knowledge, and the likelihood of success in graduate school. Important: Have the names and email addresses of your references available at the time that you are completing your admission application, as you will need to enter them in the online application. Explain to your references that they will receive an email from Indiana State University requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation. Please ensure that your references expect to receive this request. It will be sent to your references immediately upon completing the application. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.