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Tuition USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Master
Deadline 2001-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location College Park, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biological Sciences at University of Maryland is a Master 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: College Park, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biological Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Bioinformatics and Genomics
  2. Programming for Biology
  3. Bioinformatics and Computation Biology Seminar Series
  4. Bioethics
  5. Laboratory Rotations
  6. Teaching Science
  7. Cell Biology I: Structure and Function
  8. Nucleic acids
  9. Gene Expression
  10. Genetic Analysis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Graduate application\xc2\xa0
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of purpose
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Additional supporting documents (writing samples, CV/resume)
  • Non-refundable application fee ($75)\xc2\xa0

          English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

          Tuition & Financial Information

          Tuition Fee

          USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

          Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

          IELTS requirement: 7

          Financial Aid & Scholarships

          Contact University of Maryland 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 University of Maryland

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          University of Maryland

          College Park, United States

          The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...

          University Profile
          • Application Deadline 2001-11-17
          • Start Date 2018-01-01
          • Language English