Program Overview
The Biology at California State University Los Angeles is a MSc 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, 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
- Principles of Biology I (5)
- Principles of Biology II (5)
- Biostatistics (3)
- Cell Biology and Genetics (3)
- General Chemistry I (5)
- General Chemistry II (5)
- Organic Chemistry I (4)
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
- Organic Chemistry II (4)
- Applied Calculus I (3)
- Physics (4)
- Physics (4)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application to the Department of Biological Sciences and the University is required. The completed departmental application, statement of purpose, together with transcripts of all previous college work, general Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores (no minimum score requirement), and three letters of recommendation, must be received by the department prior to the deadlines posted by the Department. Applicants are required to identify three possible research advisors on the departmental application.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 California State University Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2013-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months