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Master of Biological Sciences

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

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: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): 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

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of personal objectives in essay form Graduate Student Biology Faculty Advisor Verification form Approval from the department of Biological Science
A general evaluation of international transcripts is required
FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
TOEFL 4.5
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, Foreign credential evaluation (general or course-by-course by a NACES member, Or internal FAU evaluation), GRE/GMAT only for some programmes, Programme-specific prerequisites, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Personal Statement.

How to apply

Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its FAU graduate programmes page. Submit the online graduate application. Send official transcripts from every institution attended
A foreign credential evaluation by a NACES member or FAU
GRE or GMAT scores if the programme requires them
the supplemental items it lists. Submit English test scores (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL or Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,251 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Boca Raton
Faculty or school	Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Department	Department of Biological Sciences (M.S.T.)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.