Fairleigh Dickinson University

Program Information

Degree Offered

MS - Biology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Biology program offers graduate students a high quality degree program in biological sciences that meets national standards of excellence. Program faculty are committed to quality teaching and the discovery of new knowledge. The Master of Science - Biology program supports the University's mission of providing advanced professional education which meets with the approval of the graduate biology faculty.

Accreditation:

Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a 2.50 cumulative grade point ratio and at least 24 semester hours in biology and a general program, including related scientific subjects, which would be equivalent to the biology major program offered for the Bachelor of Science degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Students who are deficient in some subject, but whose records are otherwise superior, may make up their deficiencies while they are enrolled in the graduate program.
2. Undergraduate academic attainment in biology, which meets with the approval of the graduate biology faculty.
3. Submission of an official score report for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test taken within the last five years. (The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a master's degree.)
4. Three letters of recommendation.

# of Credits Required:

32

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$1075.00 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999