Program Overview
The Biological Sciences at University of New England Maine 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
- Tuition: USD 33,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 33,350 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, 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
- Research Methods
- Graduate Seminar
- Level Graduate Topics in Biological Sciences
- Additional Coursework
- Thesis/ Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 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).
ACADEMIC/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from a US\xc2\xa0regionally accredited baccalaureate or higher degree program.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0(If the Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree is in progress at the time of application, it must be completed prior to enrollment.)
- All science prerequisites must include a lab component and must be completed\xc2\xa0 prior to enrollment (summer term for research assistantships; fall for others) into the program, preferably before application
- All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of \xc2\x93C\xc2\x94 or better (\xc2\x93C-\xc2\x93grades are not acceptable).
- Successful\xc2\xa0completion of\xc2\xa0the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with competitive score and submission of\xc2\xa0official score report
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 33,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 33,350 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 33,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 33,350 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of New England Maine 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 New England Maine
University of New England Maine
Biddeford, United States
The University of New England (UNE) is a private research university in Biddeford, Maine, United States. The university has additional campuses in Portland, Maine, and Tangier, Morocco. It traces...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English