Program Overview
The Biological Sciences at Arkansas State University is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biological Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 6,923 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Jonesboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biological Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- As an interdisciplinary degree with content focused on life science, this program is amenable for those in teaching, medical technology, nursing, museum curatorial and other professions.
- Advising committees are formed to assist students in developing a program tailored to their long term professional goals and interests.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students seeking admission into the Master of Arts degree program in Biology must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and the specific program requirements. In addition, applicants for the M.A. Program in Biology will be evaluated by the department for academic qualification based upon their undergraduate academic record, score on the Graduate Record Examination, and letters of reference. Specific requirements include:
- A minimum of 18 undergraduate hours in the biological sciences and an undergraduate grade point of 2.75 or greater (on a 4.0 scale). Students judged to be deficient in some areas of undergraduate preparation might be assigned certain undergraduate prerequisite courses.
- An official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test score with a recommended combined verbal and quantitative score of 290
- Three letters of reference
- A statement of educational objectives and career goals
Applicants not meeting all of the above departmental criteria may be admitted on a conditional basis if they meet the Graduate School admission requirements.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,923 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,923 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Arkansas State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, United States
public university in Arkansas, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
