Study Master of Science (M.S.) in Zoology at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in the USA, School of Biological Sciences

About this course

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

What will I learn?

The Zoology Department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs that emphasize original research and advanced training in ecology & ecosystem studies, environmental toxicology, genetics, evolution & population biology, fisheries & aquaculture, wildlife administration & management and wildlife ecology & management. Our Ph.D. students can gain experience in teaching at the college level through the Graduate Instructor Program. Interactions with other SIUC departments provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary studies.

Which department am I in?

School of Biological Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$21,555.00 per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1263 Lincoln Drive,

CARBONDALE,

Illinois,

62901, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to the M.S. in Zoology program must possess the following academic background: 24 credit hours (or equivalent) in courses covering the basic principles of zoology (including animal diversity, genetics, ecology, and evolution); one year of college chemistry (organic and biochemistry are also desirable); one year of college mathematics including college algebra and trigonometry (calculus and statistics are also desirable); an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.70 (A=4.0). Applicants with a GPA less than 2.70 will be considered on individual merit.

The English language requirement may be met by submitting: 550 on the paper-based TOEFL; 80 on the internet-based TOEFL; 6

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