Program Overview
The Biological Sciences at Stony Brook 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 925 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New York City, 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
- Principles and Applications of Ecology and Evolution
- Mathematical Methods in Population Biology
- Landscape Ecology Laboratory
- Biometry
- Research Areas
- Research (paper requirement)
- Ecology and Evolution Colloquium
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate course work
- A calculus course is required for admission. Please state when you have or plan to take this course (at the end of the Statement of Purpose).
- State at the end of the Statement of Purpose if you are applying to the Ecological or Evolutionary tract).
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (Stony Brook\'s code for score reporting is 2548)
- Three letters of recommendation
- A non-refundable application fee of $100.00. (Please note that applications will not be processed without the $100.00 fee.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 925 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 925 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, United States
Stony Brook University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 24