Program Overview
The Biological Sciences at University of the Pacific is a MSc 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 5.5
- Tuition: USD 62,093 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,034 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, 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
- Immunology
- Cancer Biology and DNA Repair
- Comparative Physiology
- Developmental Biology
- Medical Microbiology
- Parasitology
- Cell Biology
- Biological Electron Microscop
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 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).
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Applicants holding a baccalaureate or equivalent degree and interested in working toward a graduate degree must complete a University of the Pacific Graduate School application.
All applications must be complete for official acceptance into the program and require the following:
- application form (can be completed online)
- essay (300-500 words in which the applicant discusses their academic interests, objectives and plans for graduate study)
- official undergraduate transcripts
- three letters of recommendation (at least one letter from a professor is preferred)
- GRE scores (general subject test)
- All GRE scores must be less than five years old
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (in some rare instances lower GPAs can be accepted)
Applications received complete (including submission of test scores) will be given the highest priority.
Applications completed after the deadline, or those applications submitted after the deadline, will be evaluated and students will be admitted on a space-available basis.
Students are not permitted to register until they have returned to the Graduate School the confirmation card that is sent with notification of admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 62,093 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,034 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 62,093 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,034 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Pacific 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 the Pacific
University of the Pacific
Stockton, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months