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Master of Biological Sciences
- Pittsburgh, United States
- 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): 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
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- each graduate programme sets its own further requirements
- GPA and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent; further requirements set by each programme
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the school's website. Each graduate school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts and the documents the programme lists
- with an English test score (TOEFL iBT 80 is the floor in some schools
- higher in others). Accept the offer. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,662 - $97,810 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $25,662 - $97,810 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.