About the course

Our two-year programs provide continued graduate education and research experience in general biology or marine biology. Specific areas of study include, but are not limited to: animal behavior coastal ecology computational biology developmental biology evolutionary biology genomics immunology microbiology physiology For a degree in marine biology, it is expected that your research project has a marine focus, and that the curriculum includes at least one marine biology course. 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
Spring (January), 2024	North Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2024	North Dartmouth
Spring (January), 2025	North Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2025	North Dartmouth
Spring (January), 2026	North Dartmouth

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

Statement of purpose: 300 - 600 words. Indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist in assistantship decisions.

　　Official transcripts: from all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless if a credential is earned or not). Transcripts should show class rank if available.

　　Official GRE score: sent directly from ETS, copies/scans not accepted.

　　3 letters of recommendation

　　Resume.

　　International students: official TOEFL or IELTS scores sent directly from ETS or testing agency, copies/scans not accepted). Required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country. Scores on the TOEFL should be 550 minimum for admission and 600 minimum to be eligible for a teaching assistantship (213/250 for TOEFL computer based scores). Scores on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) should be 6.5 minimum for admission and 7.0 minimum to be eligible for a teaching assistantship.

　　We suggest that our applicants have a 3.0 GPA but this is not a firm requirement of any program.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

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 University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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