Program Overview
The Biological Sciences at California State University San Marcos is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 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 Biological Sciences 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
- Tuition: USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: San Marcos, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biological Sciences 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
- Scientific Communication
- Computational/quantitative
- Directed Studies
- Internship in Biology Instruction
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 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).
To apply, please submit the following items:
- Completed CSU Mentor Application.
- Official score reports for the GRE General Test (and TOEFL/TWE, if applicable) will be submitted through CSU Mentor.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- As part of the supplemental Biology department application, you will need to enter contact information to request three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your performance in the classroom.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Marcos 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 California State University San Marcos
California State University San Marcos
California, US
California State University San Marcos is a public university in San Marcos, California, United States. It was founded in 1989 as the 21st campus in the California State University (CSU) system.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months