Chatham University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.-Biology

Program Description:

In many professions, the master's degree is now the minimum requirement for either employment or advancement. To meet this need, Chatham has developed a Master of Science in Biology program with two degree options. Students may apply at any time of year and are admitted on a rolling basis until classes fill. The GRE is not required, but students must have a 3.0 GPA, an undergraduate degree in biology, or an equivalent program, and supporting letters of recommendation. Neither degree option requires a capstone comprehensive exam. If a grade lower than a B- is earned in any graduate course, that course must be repeated. A limited number of hourly paid positions are available as Supplemental Instructors (SI) or tutors to assist with undergraduate courses, but these do not include tuition remission. The MS Biology-non-thesis track is available as a one-year, accelerated degree, primarily for students heading to medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, physician assistant programs, etc., who wish to improve their credentials and/or complete requirements. Students must complete a total of ten courses (33-34 credits), five of which are electives, allowing the program to be adapted to meet the needs of many different career goals. Final selection of electives requires approval of the student's academic advisor. Students may enroll in the program part-time, but should be aware that the majority of courses are not available evenings or weekends. One option allows students to take two undergraduate courses in place of one of the graduate electives, allowing students to finish prerequisites (such as physics) required by other programs.

International Student Requirements:

Please visit our website for International Graduate Student Admissions Requirements.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

24696 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999