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MS in Biological Sciences

USA

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What will I learn?

The Department of Biological Sciences offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the fields of physiology; cancer biology, cardiovascular biology; cell and extracellular matrix biology; developmental biology; microbiology and virology; and molecular biology and genetics. Formalized concentrations have been established to provide students with customized research and career mentorship. Since many students pursuing the PhD in Biological Sciences are interested in pursuing careers in industrial science, the Department of Biological Sciences and The Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics has developed a jointly administered PhD in Biological Sciences/ MBA degree.

A dual degree in the MBA & PhD in Biological Sciences programs is available to graduate students.

Program Concentrations:

  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Cell and Organ Systems Physiology
  • Chemistry-Biology Interface

Majors

  • Cell and Organ Systems
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (39 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$18,504.00 per year
USD $1,028 per credit hour

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

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

University of Delaware,

4 Kent Way,

NEWARK,

Delaware,

19716, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to a University of Delaware graduate program must possess (or be in the final year of completing) a U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is offered by the Educational Testing Service in test centers throughout the world.

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 600 or higher on the paper-based test, 250 or higher on the computer-based test, or 100 or higher on the TOEFL iBT in accordance with University of Delaware regulations for graduate assistantship eligibility.

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

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About University of Delaware

UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network

  • Top 201-300 universities globally (Shanghai Ranking, 2022)
  • Top 100 universities in the U.S. (US World & News, 2022)
  • One of the 10 oldest universities in the U.S., founded in 1743
  • Located close to New York, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia

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