Study Accelerated Master of Arts in Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences
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Accelerated Master of Arts in Biological Sciences

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What will I learn?

The Accelerated Graduate Degree Program for the Master of Arts in the Department of Biological Sciences offers the opportunity to accumulate credits toward the completion of a master's degree at an accelerated pace.When admitted to the Accelerated Graduate Degree Program with senior standing, students may apply up to 12 credit hours of 5000–level courses taken during their undergraduate studies at WMU toward both their Bachelor's and Master of Arts degrees in biological sciences. This allows for completion of a M.A. degree in one additional year post graduation.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (10 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$18,942.00 per year
Books/Supplies- 1128

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

Start date

June 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (10 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$18,942.00 per year
Books/Supplies- 1128

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

Start date

May 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

This program is open to WMU undergraduate students who meet the following:

You are enrolled as a biological sciences major at WMU
You have completed a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 96 credit hours in your undergraduate program, including credits earned from advanced placement, or you are a transfer student who has completed 30 total credits at WMU and 15 credits of BIOS courses at WMU
You have a minimum accumulated grade point average of 3.25 at WMU and 3.5 in biological sciences classes

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5

Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54

Michigan English Test (MET): 57

Application deadlines:

There are two deadlines for the accelerated M.A. program annually: October 1 and February 1.

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

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers career-focused degree programs which propel students into meaningful careers in their specialty.

  • 9/10 students employed in jobs they like (WMU Outcomes, 2024)
  • Top 100 for graduate programs in five fields (USNWR, 2025)
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, (WMU Common Data Set, 2024)
  • 93% of students join Experience-Driven Learning (WMU, 2024)

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