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Master of Biological Sciences

California State University, Sacramento

  • Sacramento, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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California State University, Sacramento campus

About the program

A three-year BSc applying biology to health, Biotechnology, Conservation and sustainability, With an MBiol option.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Biological Sciences to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in and a final project.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Hospitals
  • Biotech companies (UK Biocentre
  • Oxford Nanopore)
  • Zoos and conservation trusts
  • Bioscience
  • Biotechnology and healthcare
  • Environmental agencies and consultancies

Curriculum

  • Year 1 builds a foundation in being a bioscientist with an optional residential field course. Year 2 deepens molecular biology
  • Cell biology and genomes and adds computational skills. Year 3 (or 4 with placement) specialises
  • With options from molecular biology of cancer to wildlife conservation
  • And a final project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of a US bachelor degree
  • 3-year foreign degrees need a WES
  • ECE or ACEI evaluation
  • Additional academic criteria: Programme minimum GPA 2.5 - 3.25 (MS Computer Science 3.0).

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree, 3-year foreign degrees need a WES, ECE or ACEI evaluation

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 65

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Financial Support Statement
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Biological Sciences in MA admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,577 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSacramento (main campus)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
DepartmentDepartment of Biological Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Biological Sciences in MA. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    170 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.