About the course

The Master of Arts degree in Biology is for students wishing to gain additional knowledge in any area of the biological sciences. This is a non-thesis master's degree designed for secondary school science teachers, individuals looking for additional background or preparation for professional school (e.g. medicine, dentistry or Ph.D. programs) and those seeking employment in life science industries in a non-research capacity.

　　Program Learning Outcomes

　　Graduates of this program will be able to:

　　Understand advanced biological concepts beyond the scope of the typical undergraduate degree and to increase the depth of their knowledge through coursework and hands-on experiences

　　Apply scientific principles and appreciate work outside of their particular field

　　Effectively communicate about science with colleagues as well as those outside of the student's area of expertise

　　Develop the necessary laboratory skills that will allow testing of hypotheses

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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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kent
Summer (May), 2024	Kent
Fall (August), 2024	Kent
Spring (January), 2025	Kent
Summer (May), 2025	Kent
Fall (August), 2025	Kent
Spring (January), 2026	Kent
Summer (May), 2026	Kent

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

　　Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale

　　Official transcript(s)

　　Goal statement

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Minimum 587 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)

　　Minimum 94 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)

　　Minimum 7.0 IELTS score

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kent State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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