Program Overview
The Biology at Oakland University 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Topics in Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism
- Advanced Topics in Cell Physiology
- Advanced Topics in Mechanisms of Development
- Molecular Biology
- Topics in Physiological Ecology
- Topics in Evolutionary Biology
- Topics in Community and Population Biology
- Topics in Behavioral Biology
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).
To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must submit all Graduate Application Requirements and additional department requirements by the published application deadlines:
- Graduate Application Requirements
- Additional department application requirements
- Applicants should have earned a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in biology or related subject (e.g., biochemistry, molecular biology, botany or zoology) from a regionally accredited institution or proof of a U.S. equivalent degree for foreign educated applicants.
- Applicants with an earned bachelor\xc2\x92s degree is in another discipline must have completed 20 credits in biology, 8 credits in mathematics, 8 credits in physics and 15 credits in chemistry. Applicants with undergraduate prerequisite course deficiencies in these areas must complete the preparatory course work before being admitted to the program.
- Applicants should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Biographical sketch stating career goals
- Applicants must take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and arrange for their official GRE scores to be submitted to Oakland University. The institution code for Oakland University is 1497.
- International applicants must take both the general and subject Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and arrange for their official GRE scores to be submitted to Oakland University. The institution code for Oakland University is 1497.
Applicants with an undergraduate GPA less than 3.0 with the appropriate academic background and evidence of the capacity for graduate study may be considered for admission with limited standing. Applicants who qualify for this admission status must complete a specified number of graduate credits, with a GPA of 3.0 or above within the first year of their program, to be advanced to full admission.
Admission review and assessment
Admission to graduate study at Oakland University is selective. In making admission recommendations to Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning, each department assesses the potential of applicants for success in the program by examining their undergraduate records, goal statement, letters of recommendation, prerequisite courses and any other admission requirements established by the academic department.
The candidate for the Master of Arts in biology degree must complete 32 credits, including 28 credits of biology graduate-level lecture courses with a minimum of three courses from the cell/molecular track and a minimum of three courses from the ecology, evolution, behavior track. In addition, M.A. students must complete 4 credits of BIO 590.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oakland 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 Oakland University
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, United States
Oakland University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
