The Master of Science (M.S.) with a major in Biology (Teaching in the Life Sciences) is a 36-hour non-thesis degree for students who have a B.A. or B.S. in a life science and wish initial teacher certification for teaching the life sciences at the secondary level.
Why Earn a Teaching in the Life Sciences Biology Master's?
We offer opportunities to conduct research in:
Our faculty members include internationally renowned researchers who have earned recognition from the National Science Foundation, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Society for Microbiology, among others.
September 2025
College of Science
1155 Union Circle #311365,
DENTON,
Texas,
76203, United States
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree, its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution, or a three year bachelor’s degree that meets the vetting criteria of a reputable evaluation agency, are eligible to apply for admission to UNT graduate study.
English Language Proficiency: TOEFL: internet based - 79, or paper based - 550. A score of at least 6.5 is required on the IELTS.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.