Andrews University College of Arts and Sciences Biology Program Andrews University Biology Department Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0410 US   Phone: 1-269-471-6321 Fax: 1-269-471-6246   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Biology On Campus   The Biology Department collaborates in offering the MS: Mathematics and Science with the departments of Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Core classes include: Issues in Origins and Speciation and Research Methods and Biology Seminar.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required: 30  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees A bachelor’s degree with major in biology or an approved, related discipline, including courses in cell/molecular biology, organismal physiology, developmental biology, genetics, and ecology.  Pre-Requisite Courses Cognate sciences, including full-year courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Mathematics through calculus level is encouraged.  International Student Requirements Students whose first language is not English must take one of the following exams and obtain at least the minimum score listed below: TOEFL 550 (Paper Based Exam)/ TOEFL 213 (Computer or Internet version) MELAB 80 Students who score below these levels will be required to complete Intensive English Program coursework. Students will be exempted from the taking the TOEFL or MELAB if one of the following has been obtained in a country where English is the spoken language and medium of instruction: • All education from at least the ninth grade through the twelfth grades or equivalent. • Four years in and graduation from an undergraduate college or university. • Completion of a graduate degree.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.00 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 765.00  Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 335  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 737  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $700  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16790  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist