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Tuition USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Honolulu, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Zoology at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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 Zoology 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Honolulu, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Zoology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. ["Master\'s Plan B/C Studies", \'Principles of Animal Behavior\', \'Principles of Animal Behavior Lab\', \'Fish Behavior and Sensory Biology\', \'Fish Behavior and Sensory Biology Laboratory\', \'Topics in Development and Reproductive Biology\', \'Seminar on Science Teaching\', \'Marine Ecology\', \'Quantitative Field Ecology\', \'Biometry\', \'Advanced Biometry\', \'Cellular Neurophysiology\', \'Population Biology\', \'Conservation Biology\', \'Seminar in Zoology\', \'Directed Research\', \'Thesis Research\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3
Recommended score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 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).

Applicants submit the following to Office of Graduate Education Student Services:
  • completed Graduate Admissions Application
  • application fee
  • one transcript for each post-secondary institution attended
In addition, certain applicants may be required to submit the following:
  • standardized exam scores
  • Residency Declaration Form
  • official TOEFL or IELTS exam scores
  • proof of sufficient funding
In addition, the Department of Biology requires the following: (Please note that the Graduate degrees offered are in Zoology)
  • GRE General Test,
  • three letters of recommendation from persons who can appraise the student\xc2\x92s potential as an advanced degree candidate
  • the Supplemental Information Form

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 Hawaii at Manoa

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University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, United States

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

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months