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Tuition USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2030-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Normal, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biomathematics at Illinois State University is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics 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 mathematics & statistics. 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 Biomathematics 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 7
  5. Tuition: USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Normal, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biomathematics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:

  1. Actuary
  2. Quantitative Analyst
  3. Data Analyst
  4. Risk Manager
  5. Financial Modeller
  6. Statistical Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Graduate Seminar In Biology\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Introduction To Neurobiology\', \'Population Ecology\', \'Community Ecology\', \'Conservation Biology\', \'Advanced Studies In Biostatistics\', \'Ethology\', \'Differential Equations I\', \'Differential Equations Ii\', \'Applied Probability Models\', \'Statistics And Data Analysis\', \'Regression And Time Series Analysis\', \'Statistical Computing\', \'Linear Optimization\', \'Finite Sampling\', \'Regression Analysis\', \'Applied Stochastic Processes\', \'Multivariate Statistics\', \'The Design Of Experiments\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements
A student applying to a master\'s program must:
  • have earned a four-year bachelor\'s degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
  • present official transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.

Additional Program Admission Requirements

A student applying this program must:
  • submit official GRE scores (general test) to Illinois State University, school code 1319.
  • upload a curriculum vitae (i.e., r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9). Your vita should include any information that will help the School to assess your potential as a student in our graduate program. It should include a summary of your educational background; previous employment or positions related to science; current status; research activities, including publications; and any other relevant information, such as memberships in professional societies and any honors and awards you have received.
  • upload a statement of academic and professional goals. Your one- to two-page statement of academic and professional goals should identify the general area of research in which you are interested and the faculty member(s) with whom you have corresponded with regard to serving as your possible thesis advisor (i.e., major professor). In addition, describe your plans after completing graduate school.
  • submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Illinois State 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 Illinois State University

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Illinois State University

Normal, United States

Illinois State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2030-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-21
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 9