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University of Northern Colorado   College of Natural & Health Sciences College of Natural & Health Sciences Biological Sciences School of Biological Sciences Ross Hall 2480, Campus Box 92 Greeley, CO 80639 US   Phone: 1-970-351-2921 Fax: 1-970-351-2335   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Biological Sciences: Thesis Emphasis; M.S. - Biological Sciences: Non-Thesis Emphasis. Doctoral PhD. - Biological Education On Campus   PhD. The Doctoral program specializes in training biologists to be experts in their disciplines and outstanding college biology teachers. This degree program allows you to choose between an emphasis on the content of your chosen biology specialty or an emphasis on biology pedagogy. Regardless of which emphasis you choose, you will be trained in some of both to give you a rounded skill-set and the expertise to seek a career as an independent scientist, a college biology teacher, or both! For this reason, our Ph.D. degree is awarded in the area of Biological Education. The graduates of our doctoral program have found 100% employment in their fields. Master’s Program. The Masters program specializes in advanced biology content training. This degree program is ideal for obtaining the advantage that you need for career advancement, preparation for professional schools, or preparation for a PhD program. Both thesis and non-thesis options are available.The Masters of Biological Sciences degree requires 30 credits of study under the mentorship of a faculty advisor. For both degree programs, advanced content training is available in Evolutionary Biology, Immunology, Toxicology, Reproduction, Bioinformatics, Neurophysiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology and Biotechnology, Animal Physiology and Behavior, Herpetology, Mammalogy, Ecology, Environmental Studies and Microbiology.     Accreditation Information: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree  Pre-Requisite Courses At least four courses in biology. A combined total of three courses in the areas of chemistry, calculus or physics.  International Student Requirements An international student is not a citizen of the United States or classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a resident alien. International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency as well as academic and financial requirements before being fully admitted to the university. One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program. Please see the UNC website for more information. International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (paper and on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 60 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 861  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1485  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $687  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17226  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website