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Tuition USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Degree MSc
Deadline 2015-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location New York, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biology at The City University of New York 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
  4. Location: New York City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Ecology, Evolution, And Systematics
  2. Cell And Molecular Biology And Genetics
  3. Animal Behavior, Neuroscience, And Physiology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entering students need not have been undergraduate Biology majors if they have completed the required coursework or have high scores on the Biology GRE subject test. The GRE general test is recommended but not required of applicants. We recommend entering students should have completed the following courses in science with at least a B average:

  • 16 credits in Biology
  • 8 credits in General Chemistry
  • 4 credits in Organic Chemistry
  • 8 credits in Physics
  • 8 credits in Calculus and/or Statistics
Foreign students whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL exam and score at least 550 (paper test), or 79-80 (internet test), or 213 (computer test).

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The City University of New York 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 The City University of New York

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The City University of New York

New York, United States

The City University of New York is the public university system of New York City, United States. It is the largest urban university system in the United States, comprising 26 campuses: eleven...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-11-17
  • Start Date 2017-11-15
  • Language English