Program Overview
The Biological Sciences at Northern Illinois University is a MSc 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 700 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 350 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: DeKalb, 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
- Molecular Genetics of Prokaryotes
- General Biological Chemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Programming for Bioinformatics
- Biostatistical Analysis
- Educational Statistics
- Recombinant DNA Techniques Laboratory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Graduate School requires degree-seeking applicants to submit the following materials:
- the application and application fee,
- letters of recommendation,
- official test scores (GRE, MAT, or GMAT scores as appropriate)
- a statement of purpose, and
- official transcripts from all institutions attended.
The minimum requirement for admission to the master of science degree program is a baccalaureate degree with a major in an area of biological sciences or in a closely related field such as biochemistry or biophysics. The baccalaureate degree should have courses equivalent to those required for the B.S. degree at NIU, including organismal diversity; two semesters of principles of biology, and genetics; chemistry through one year of organic; one year of physics; and mathematics through introductory calculus. Such courses not completed before admission to the Graduate School, as well as other undergraduate courses deemed appropriate to the pursuit of the master\xc2\x92s degree in a particular specialty in biological sciences, may be required and must be taken early in the student\xc2\x92s program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 700 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 350 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 700 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 350 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, United States
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