Master of Science in Biology

New York University

The Master of Science in Biology provides a broad base in the principles of modern biology, which frequently includes advanced coursework in cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, physiology, neurobiology, immunology, genetics, genomics, and systems biology. This program is designed for either part or full-time students. The department offers a dual-degree (Biology MS/Business Administration MBA) with NYU's Leonard N. Stern School of BusinessGeneral Biology provides students with general knowledge of biology. Students interested in applying to medical school typically choose this track.Students are encouraged to build their own course curricula and research plans and will have opportunities for collaborations with other departments and institutes, including NYU's Chemistry and Physics departments, NYU Langone Medical School, the College of Dentistry, the Center for Neural Science, the Courant Institute for Mathematical Science, and the New York Genome Center.This track is designed for students who desire a wide variety of study topics in biology including molecular biology, cell biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, toxicology, physiology, immunology, genomics, systems biology, and bioinformatics. Students in this track are often interested in advanced degree programs such as medical and doctoral programs.The program is typically completed in 1.5 or 2 years, however, some students have completed it in 1 year by taking additional courses each semester.

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