About the course

The M.S. in Biology offers students rigorous advanced study of the Biological Sciences. Broad preparation is offered in major research areas in Biology through a variety of formal courses and advanced seminars. Students are encouraged to take courses in related sciences. Preparation for both research and teaching is important. Gain broad preparation in major biological research topics through a variety of advanced seminars and coursework with the Master of Science in Biology in Temple's College of Science and Technology. Graduates with this degree are prepareed for a career in scientific research or teaching., In this intensive program, graduate students will work ly with College of Science and Technology faculty members to develop a body of research. Faculty members specialize in areas including aquatic and terrestrial ecology, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics, among others. Throughout your studies, you will be afforded the option to choose to focus on specializations and research areas including, cellular and molecular neuroscience,, computational biology, focusing on computational evolutionary genomics,, ecology,, evolutionary medicine, an interdisciplinary field that examines contemporary human disease within the larger context of evolutionary history,, genetic epidemiology, an interdisciplinary field that examines the impact of genetic and environmental factors on modern human disease,, molecular, cellular and developmental biology, and, population genetics, a subfield of genetics and evolutionary biology which examines genetic change over time within and between populations. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2024	Philadelphia
Spring (January), 2025	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2025	Philadelphia
Spring (January), 2026	Philadelphia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Temple University

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants should have a solid background in Biology and should have taken at least eight undergraduate Biology courses and one year each of Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus. The Biology Department Graduate Committee may allow exceptions to these course requirements after review.

　　Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in a science field is required.

　　Statement of Goals: Approximately 500-1,000 words include your interest in Temple's program, your academic achievements, your research goals, and the names of up to three faculty with whom you would like to conduct your master’s research thesis.

　　GRE: Combined minimum score of 300 on the quantitative and verbal reasoning sections.

　　TOEFL iBT: 90

　　IELTS Academic: 6.5

　　A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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