Study Master of Science in Biology at University of Akron in the USA, College of Health and Human Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Biology MS program offers students exciting research opportunities in modern biological sciences. Areas of interest for graduate research include: pollination biology, conservation biology, physiological ecology, life history evolution, mating systems, aquatic ecology, evolution in developmental processes, behavioral evolution, spider biology, biomedical research, biomaterials, biofilms, environmental microbiology, hypertension and stress research, bio-materials and biomechanics, developmental molecular biology and physiology, comparative biochemistry, and evolutionary biomechanics. Students entering the MS program must have a potential advisor identified during the application process. We encourage applicants to contact the Biology Graduate Coordinator for a current list of faculty accepting graduate students.

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Human Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$9,616.00 per year

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

Start date

August 2027

Venue

University of Akron

302 E. Buchtel Ave,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, Midwest, United States

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$9,616.00 per year

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Akron

302 E. Buchtel Ave,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor's degree: A minimum of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution.Grades: Minimum 2.50 GPA, based on a 4-point scale (Note: the minimum GPA for assistantship eligibility is 2.75)Additional program requirements: Please refer to the academic department for information regarding admissions requirements for specific academic programs. All these various scores must be official scores, no photocopies.Transcripts: Submit official transcripts electronically or by mail from all previous institutions. International students have additional transcript requirements.Letters of Recommendation are not required of all applicants. Please ask your academic department about letter-of-recommendation requirements for your academic program.

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