Program Overview
The Biology at Catholic University of America is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Washington, D. C., 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
- [\'mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis\', \'liver cell biology in health and disease\', \'biochemical and genetic analysis of multidrug transporters in yeast and humans\', \'molecular biology of cancer and metastasis\', \'regulation of gene expression during development\', \'mechanisms of craniofacial diseases\', \'mechanisms of DNA packaging in bacteriophages and viruses\', \'novel genetic engineering approaches for epitope presentation and vaccine development\', \'bacterial exotoxins and their inhibitors\', \'biophysics of single ion channels and membrane transport\', \'mechanisms of nutrient signaling that drive chromosome instability\', "how genotoxic stress is generated by and contributes to Huntington\'s disease", \'regulation of human KRAS in yeast\', \'microfluidic platforms to study aging and \\xa0intercellular communication\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduate Application
- Statement of Purpose
- Contact information for three recommenders
- Unofficial transcripts (all undergraduate level or higher courses).
IMPORTANT NOTE:\xc2\xa0In order to expedite the processing and evaluation of admissions, unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, final, official transcripts and documentation of degree conferral are expected to be submitted as soon as possible.
Attach original copies in the native language and translated forms of the following:
- grade reports
- certificates
- transcripts
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Washington D.C., United States
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of two pontifical universities of the Catholic Church in the United...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-07-15
- Language English