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Tuition USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Dayton, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biology at University of Dayton 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: College Park, 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. BIO 509. Ecological Restoration. 3 Hours
  2. BIO 511. Ecosystem Dynamics. 3 Hours
  3. BIO 522. Immunology. 3 Hours
  4. BIO 545. Evolution & Development. 3 Hours
  5. BIO 550. Biometrics. 3 Hours
  6. BIO 551. Laboratory Skills in the Biological Sciences. 2 Hours
  7. BIO 552. Research Methods in Biomedical Science. 4 Hours
  8. BIO 553. Research Methods in Ecology. 4 Hours
  9. BIO 554. Scientific Practice. 2 Hours
  10. BIO 555. Laboratory Techniques (Topic). 1-3 Hours
  11. BIO 594. Molecular Biology - Theory & Practice. 3 Hours
  12. BIO 596. Current Biology Problems. 1-3 Hours

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants to the biology program should submit the following information in addition to the online application:
  1. Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked Issued to Student, and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
  2. Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
  3. A personal statement addressing specific areas of interest; professional goals and objectives after earning a graduate degree; and, any prior research experience.
  4. Official GRE test score. Candidates are encouraged to obtain a score of 150 or more in the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 3.0 or better in the written section.
Academic RequirementsAll applicants to our program should have a bachelor\'s degree in biology or a substantially equivalent degree with coursework indicating substantive training in the biological sciences. We prefer students to have coursework including:
  • 2 year of chemistry including organic
  • 1 year of math including calculus
  • 1 semester of physics
  • 1 semester of genetics
While there are no specific coursework requirements for admission, the admission committee, in consultation with student\'s graduate adviser, and the Chair of the Department of Biology may recommend additional training to be completed as a condition of admission.Applicants who are interested in the biomedical sciences should have coursework that includes physiology, advanced cell biology, developmental biology, immunology, infectious disease and neurobiology.Applicants interested in the ecology/environmental area should have coursework that includes plant biology, entomology, conservation biology, comparative animal physiology, comparative anatomy, microbial ecology, and invertebrate and vertebrate zoology.Applicants should have earned a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average based on a 4.0 scale.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 873 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Dayton 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.

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  • Application Deadline 2015-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-01-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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