Program Overview
The Biology at Grand Valley State University 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 798 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 608 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Allendale, 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
- BIO 530 - Aquatic Ecosystems & Processes
- BIO 535 - Aquatic Microbial Ecology
- BIO 550 - Advanced Population Ecology
- BIO 570 - Landscape Ecology Theory and Application
- BIO 580 - Special Topics in Biology
- BIO 585 - Molecular Ecology
- BIO 586 - Advanced Restoration Ecology
- BIO 610 - Scientific Methodology
- BIO 651 - Emerging Issues in Water Resources
- BIO 680 - Special Topics in Biology
- BIO 691 - Graduate Internship
- BIO 693 - Graduate Project
- BIO 695 - Thesis Research
- BIO 698 - Perspectives in Biology
- BIO 699 - Independent Study
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).
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Submission of all required admission materials, including:
- Completed graduate application for admission
- $30 nonrefundable application fee (unless you have previously applied to Grand Valley)
- Official copies of transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Transcripts must be sent from those institutions directly to the GVSU Admissions Office. NOTE: We do not require official transcripts from Grand Valley
- Test scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) for applicants whose native language is not English. Only original score reports will be accepted.
- A completed graduate application
- Satisfactory GRE scores (general tests only)
- Official transcripts submitted directly from each institution of higher education previously attended
- A 500-word essay detailing educational and professional goals
- Three references
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA is required. Students may be given full or conditional admission.
- Departmental admission policy requires that a faculty member agree to serve as an applicant\'s Graduate Committee Chair before admission. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Biology Graduate Program Coordinator as early as possible to begin the process of identifying a Graduate Committee Chair.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 798 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 608 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 798 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 608 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Grand Valley State 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 Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, United States
Grand Valley State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months