Program Overview
The Biology at Northern Michigan University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 734 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 518 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Michigan 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
- Planning and Proposing Scientific Research
- Research in Biology
- Thesis in Biology
- Microbial Ecology
- Virology
- Immunology
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Ecology of the Great Lakes
- Limnology
- Biometrics
- Biochemistry of Development
- Molecular Biology
- Biology of Cancer
- Neuroscience
- Parasitology
- Entomology
- Endocrinology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to comply with the regular admission requirements of the Office of Graduate Education and Research, which includes an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0. In addition, students must have either:
- a bachelor\'s degree in the biological sciences, or
- a minimum of 24 credit hours in undergraduate Biology courses, or equivalents, with a minimum GPA in these courses of 3.0. Transcripts of applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 734 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 518 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 734 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 518 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, United States
public university established in 1899 and located in Marquette, Michigan, U.S.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
