Nova Southeastern University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master's of Science in Biological Sciences

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MSBSc will provide you both a traditional biological curricula and innovative approaches to instruction. You will take core and required courses spanning a wide range of disciplines, from molecular, through organismal, to ecosystem-level biology.

The MSBSc is not a lock-step program and offers both thesis and capstone (non-thesis) tracks. The capstone (non-theses) track is the default option and will require 45 credit hours (24 hours of core/required courses, 15 hours of electives, and 6 hours of capstone). The theses track will require 39 credit hours for completion (24 hours of core/required courses, 9 hours of electives, and 6 hours of theses).

Accreditation:

Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur Georgia 30033-4097, Telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in biology, oceanography, or a closely related field.

# of Credits Required:

39-45

International Student Requirements:

http://www.nova.edu/internationalstudents/

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$863 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above