Program Overview
The Integrated Biosciences at Northern Michigan University is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Integrated Biosciences 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 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Michigan City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Integrated Biosciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 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
- Human Histology
- Ecological Animal Physiology
- Behavioral Ecology
- Plant Anatomy
- Plant Physiology
- Boreal Flora
- Plant Ecology
- Boreal Ecosystems
- Fisheries Management
- Wildlife Management
- Ichthyology
- Herpetology
- Ornithology
- Mammalogy
- Aquatic Insect Ecology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Programs must include a minimum of 32 credit hours of graduate courses. A minimum of 16 credit hours must be 500-level courses in biology. A minimum of 20 credit hours of biology courses are required.
- Graduate students must carry out a plan of study which includes research and thesis.
- Candidates must perform original research under the direction of a research adviser from the Biology Department and present a seminar and thesis based on the research at the conclusion of their program.
- The candidate will defend his or her thesis at an oral examination. The thesis must be accepted by the Biology Department and the Office of Graduate Education.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — 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
