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Biological Sciences

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #179
Degree MSc
Duration 60 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Milwaukee, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biological Sciences at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a MSc programme in Humanities over 60 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

  1. Duration: 60 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Milwaukee, 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

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission

An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program:
  1. Undergraduate coursework equivalent to the Biological Sciences major at UWM, including coursework in the following areas of plant or animal science: cellular and molecular biology or genetics; organismal biology; ecology.
  2. A year of physics; chemistry through organic or biochemistry.
  3. Undergraduate mathematical preparation including at least one course in calculus, statistics, or biometry.
  4. Submission of scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination.
  5. At least two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s scholarship and research potential.

Applicants may be admitted with specific course deficiencies (e.g., physics, chemistry) provided that the deficiencies amount to no more than two courses. The student is expected to satisfy deficiency requirements with a grade of C or better within three enrolled semesters.

The deficiencies are monitored by the Graduate School and the individual graduate program unit. No course credits earned in making up deficiencies may be counted as program credits required for the degree. The student is expected to maintain a grade of B in all other coursework.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Jan, 2027

About University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Milwaukee, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 60 months