Program Overview
The Biology at College of Staten Island 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 7
- Tuition: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, 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
- Marine Ecology
- Conservation Biology
- Principles and Methods of Systematics, Evolution, and Phylogeny
- Biogeography
- Advanced Microscopy
- Cellular Toxicology
- Laboratory Methods in Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Genetics
- Introduction to Bioinformatics and Genomics
- Mathematical Models in Biology
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Thesis Research
- Independent Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in Accounting or\na related field such as Business or Economics.
- Letter of intent
- Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of\n3.0 or higher.
- Graduate Management Admissions Test\n(GMAT).
- CSI graduates who have a GPA of 3.2\nor higher in their accounting or business pre-major and major are exempt from\ntaking the GMAT.
- The Test of English as a Foreign\nLanguage (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
- Two letters of recommendation from\ninstructors or employers. One letter, whenever possible, should come from a\ncurrent or former employer.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of Staten Island 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 CUNY College of Staten Island
CUNY College of Staten Island
United States
William Bernhardt, Department of English Katie Cumiskey, Department of Psychology Jane Marcus Delgado, Political Science & Global Affairs Erlan Feria, Engineering and Environmental Science David...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months