Program Overview
The Middle Childhood Education - Biology (Grades 5-9) at Long Island University (LIU) 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 Middle Childhood Education - Biology (Grades 5-9) 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Middle Childhood Education - Biology (Grades 5-9) 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
- Option 1: Student Teaching Portfolio (45 credits), which consists of artifacts from your student-teaching experiences (i.e. lesson plans, journal of experiences, research, reports and projects)
- Option 2: Comprehensive Exam (45 credits), which is a written essay exam that assesses your knowledge of teaching and the teaching process that was acquired throughout the program\x92s coursework. There is no thesis/research paper required for this option. This option is for students whose student-teaching requirements are waived.
- Option 3: Education Thesis (48 credits), which consists of an original research paper. This option requires three additional credits. Students can pursue the thesis in lieu of the Comprehensive Exam or Student Teaching Portfolio. This is an option sought by students who plan deeper research at the post-master\x92s level.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application for Admission.
- Application fee (non-refundable). Official copies of your undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities you have attended.
- Applicants must have achieved at least a 2.5 overall and 2.75 in major grade point average or equivalent in a bachelor\'s program.
- Personal Statement that addresses the reason you are interested in pursuing graduate work in this area of study.
- Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,201 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Long Island University (LIU) 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 Long Island University (LIU)
Long Island University (LIU)
Brookville, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months