Program Overview
The Biology at University of Memphis 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 1,054 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 566 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Memphis, 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
- Special Topics in Biology
- Marine Ecology
- Plant Ecology
- Wetland Ecology
- Ecological/Environmental Issues
- Developmental Biology
- Marine Botany
- Plant Systematics/Evolution
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 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).
- Application to The University of Memphis Graduate School. Application can be made on-line ( http://apply.memphis.edu/ and http://www.memphis.edu/biology/graduate/).
- Official transcripts of all previous academic coursework must be sent directly to The University of Memphis Graduate Admissions from the issuing institution. An overall minimum grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) at the undergraduate level is usually competitive. Applicants whose highest degree is from a foreign institution must have their credentials evaluated by any credentialing agency listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services\' website. The course-by-course report is required.
- Applicants must have satisfactorily completed ("C" or better) three upper division courses within the following six areas: Ecology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, and Evolution.
- Students must have satisfactorily completed ("C" or better) five courses within the following nine areas: General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Biochemistry, Physics I, Physics II, Calculus, and Statistics. Other courses in the sciences may substitute for these requirements.
- The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required and scores for the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing sections are an important factor in the admission process. GRE scores should be submitted directly to The University of Memphis Graduate Admissions by the testing agency.
- Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Student Application, to be submitted in an online fillable form (http://www.memphis.edu/biology/graduate/graduate-application.php).
- A written letter from a prospective advisor within the Department of Biological Sciences that states that he/she will accept the applicant and how the student will be funded while in the program must be submitted to the Department of Biological Sciences. Applicants for the Master\'s degree are expected to have made prior contact with potential research advisors in the department\'s graduate program. This is a critical first step; no applicants will be accepted without an advisor. Faculty research interests are listed on the departmental website; applicants are encouraged to interact directly with those faculty members who have research interests that match their own interests.
- Two letters of recommendation from persons capable of assessing the applicant\'s suitability for graduate work in biology must be submitted to the Department of Biological Sciences.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,054 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 566 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,054 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 566 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Memphis 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 University of Memphis
University of Memphis
Memphis, United States
public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
University Profile- Language English
