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Tuition USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Washington D.C., United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biology at American University Washington DC is a MA programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 Biology 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Evolutionary Mechanisms
  2. Molecular Biology
  3. Research Methodology in Biology
  4. Biology Literature Research
  5. Statistical Methods

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test. International applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact American University Washington DC 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 American University Washington DC

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American University Washington DC

Washington D.C., United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-22
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months