Program Overview
The Biology at University of Pennsylvania is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 48 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, 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
- Statistics
- Field Botany
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Molecular Mechanisms of Infectious Disease Biology
- Cancer Cell Biology
- Advanced Evolution
- Evolutionary Biology
- Advanced Ecology
- Freshwater Ecology
- Human Genetics and Genomics
- Genome Sciences and Genomic Medicine
- Animal Cognition
- Molecular Physiology
- Introduction to Computational Biology and Biological Modeling
- Integrative Physiology and Biomechanics of the Muscular System
- Advanced Analysis of Humans and the Environment
- Plant Systematics
- Neural Systems and Behavior
- Molecular Genetics of Neurological Disease
- Advanced Microbiology
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Epigenetics
- Cell Motility and Cytoskeleton
- The RNA World: A Functional and Computational Analysis
- Chromosomes and the Cell Cycle
- Human Evolutionary Genomics
- Experimental Principles in Cell and Molecular Biology
- Genetics for Computational Biology
- Advanced Computational Biology
- Genetic Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Upon arrival, students will meet with an Advising and Assessment Committee comprised of several Biology faculty members across a broad spectrum of research interests. This committee will meet with the students at least five times over the course of two years. Discussion at these committee meetings will include course registration, lab rotation selection and evaluation, assessment of academic performance, and preparation for candidacy examination.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 47,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 48 months