Program Overview
The Biological Sciences at Depaul University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 38,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 38,410 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, 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
- Topics in Ecology
- Aquatic Biology
- Microbial Ecology
- Molecular Methods and Evolution
- Cellular Events in the Immune Response
- Developmental Biology
- Concepts in Evolution
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Molecular Biology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
To be eligible for the biological sciences program, applicants must have a bachelors degree (preferably in biological sciences or an equivalent program) from a regionally accredited institution or be in the process of completing the bachelors degree. Additionally, applicants should have the following:
- A minimum of two years of chemistry, including one year of organic chemistry
- One year of general physics
- One year of calculus
- A working knowledge of computers and of statistics
- Prerequisite course work completed by the end of the first year of graduate study
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 38,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 38,410 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 38,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 38,410 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Depaul 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 DePaul University
DePaul University
Chicago, United States
private Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
