What will I learn?

The Master of Science in Biology is a thesis-based degree for which the student completes original, independent research in one of the following areas of research specialization of the department’s faculty. Thesis topics typically fall in the areas of cell and developmental biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, marine biology, molecular biology and biotechnology, plant biology, physiology or biology pedagogy research.

Degree Requirements

At least half of the study plan’s total units must be at the 500 level.

Required (3 units)

BIOL 500A - Professional Aspects of Biology (1)

BIOL 500B - Professional Aspects of Biology (1)

BIOL 580D - Biology Colloquium (1)

Which department am I in?

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (30 units)

Tuition fees
Fall: 7+ units: USD $3,804; Spring: 7+ units: USD $3,804. If you are not a resident of California, you must add USD $420 for each unit enrolled to your registration and tuition fees

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

McCarthy Hall 166,

FULLERTON,

California,

92831, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

You are eligible to apply as a graduate student if you have earned a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.

In addition, acceptance into this program is contingent upon the following:

A B.A. or B.S. in Biological Science or related area at an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA in biology and related courses and 2.5 GPA in the related supporting courses (mathematics/statistics, chemistry and physics).

TOEFL: 550 or 80 iBT

IELTS: 6.5

PTE: 58

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About California State University - Fullerton

Students at Cal State Fullerton receive a multidisciplinary education which fosters and emboldens critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.

  • Accredited bachelor and master degree programs
  • High-touch student services and co-curricular activities
  • Experiential learning opportunities
  • Desirable and safe Orange County location