Program Overview
The Biology at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Shippensburg, 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
- Research technician
- Park naturalist
- Outdoor educator
- Wildlife biologist
- Forester
- Environmental consultant, planner, or impact analyst
- Entomologist
- Water quality control technician
- Teacher (K-12 and Higher Ed)
- Natural resource manager
- Field ecologist
- Toxicologist
- Museum or zoo curator
- Conservation biologist
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Present an official undergraduate transcript showing at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
- Have completed at least 33 credits of undergraduate biology or biology related courses.
- Submit a 500-word\xc2\xa0statement of purpose\xc2\xa0describing your long-term goals in regard to this field, and how those goals will be influenced by this degree. You may submit this as a PDF or Word document to\xc2\xa0GradAdmiss@ship.edu.
- Have completed math through Calculus I (including a statistics course) and two lab courses in physics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Shippensburg 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, United States
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months