Master of Science in Biology

Arkansas State University

Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (or its equivalent as determined by the Graduate School).Achieved a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours.Achieved a minimum 3.00 GPA on any previous graduate courses completed at either Arkansas State University or another accredited university.Submitted official transcripts from each college or university as requested by the Graduate School. Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the registrar of other institutions to the office of the Graduate School at Arkansas State University. M.S. in Biology Admission RequirementsProspective students seeking admission into the Master of Science degree program in Biology must first identify a professor in the students area of interest who agrees to serve as their primary advisor. To identify a primary advisor, applicants should contact faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences to ask if they have positions available in their research laboratories. Please look through the list of faculty in Biological Sciences to find potential advisors and then contact them via email or phone.Prospective students should inquire about possible funding sources as well, which could include external research grants (existing or proposed) and teaching assistantships. Applicants who have identified a professor who has agreed to serve as their primary advisor before their application is evaluated will have a much greater chance of acceptance.