About the course

The major emphasis of our program is an M.S. degree, only under special circumstances, and with the consent of the graduate committee, may students change from the M.S. to the M.A. degree program . Very rarely are students admitted to the M.A. track program. Contact the Graduate Director with questions.

　　M.A. students can be awarded assistantships, and will be eligible for 4 consecutive semesters of support as long as they remain in good standing. They are not eligible for summer support.

　　Requirements of the M.A. include 32 credit hours of graduate courses and the successful completion of a Qualifying Examination. M.A. students may seek permission from the Graduate Committee to take a limited number of courses in other departments, up to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

　　Instead of a thesis committee, non-thesis students choose a faculty member as an adviser with whom they can consult on a regular basis. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Williamsburg
Fall (August), 2025	Williamsburg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for College of William and Mary

You are required to provide official transcripts or marks statements and degree certificates from all institutions of higher education that you have attended.

　　The Biology subject GRE is not required, but is strongly recommended for students without a traditional Biology background. Applicants may choose to take the GRE in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology as an alternative to the Biology subject GRE.

　　When applying for graduate study, it is standard practice in the United States to require all applicants to have a minimum of sixteen years of schooling and an earned degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at College of William and Mary. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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