Study Master of Science in Biology at Humboldt State University (California State University, CSU) in the USA, College of Natural Resources and Sciences

What will I learn?

The department has facilities and faculty expertise that allow master’s students to complete their programs in almost any area of biology. Laboratories on the main campus are equipped for biotechnology, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, mammalogy, genetic analysis (including DNA sequencing), and computer modeling.Biology, M.S. Program Learning OutcomesGraduate students will:apply a rich body of relevant biological sciences knowledge and information to solve complex scientific problems and challengespresent a proposal for biological research or project of their own designconduct a unique and independent biological investigation or an independent project according to the rigors and conventions of the fieldcommunicate the results of their scientific investigation or project in an oral format according to conventions of the disciplinecommunicate the results of their scientific investigation or project in writing according to the conventions of the discipline

Which department am I in?

College of Natural Resources and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,026.00 per year
Start date

January 2027

Venue

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

1 Harpst Street,

ARCATA,

California,

95521, West, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,026.00 per year
Start date

August 2027

Venue

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

1 Harpst Street,

ARCATA,

California,

95521, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have

  • Bachelors degree in biology, botany, zoology, or a related subject area approved by the Department of Biological Sciences.
  • Undergraduate GPA at least 2.5 overall or 3.0 for the last 60 semester units of credit

English Language Proficiency

ACT - 22 or above on English test section; Cambridge English Exams - CPE: C2 (200 or above); IELTS - 6.5; ILSC - Completion of Advanced 1; iTEP - 4.5; TOEFL - 80 IBT, 550 PBT, 213 CBT.

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

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