Appalachian State University, North Carolina, Boone - Courses & Fees

Boone, North CarolinaUniversity Public College

Master of Science in Biology is a 2 years program offered on a full-time basis.
This program is designed to prepare students for competitive careers and continued training in the field of biology.
The program provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of broad fields and disciplines in biology while allowing specialization in an area of the student's choice.
The program has three concentrations:
- Cell and Molecular Biology (207B)
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (207D)
- General Biology (207C)
Students pursuing an MS in Biology are required to complete 33 credit hours of course work and conduct research.
The student must pass a comprehensive written exam in his or her area, write a thesis on research conducted under the direction of an advisor and thesis committee, present a seminar to the Department based on the thesis research, and pass an oral defense of the thesis.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Early Action Application Deadline	Nov 1, 2023
Regular Decision Application Deadline	Feb 1, 2024

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	₹1551700.8

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university and must have a record of strong academic performance comparable to a B or above-average grades.
Applicants must hold a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
In lieu of the GRE, applicants should arrange an interview (in person or virtual).
Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

To be considered for graduate admission, the following items must be submitted to the Graduate School:

Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Letter of intent/personal statement
Three Letters of Recommendation
Proof of licensure
Writing sample
International students who studied at a university outside of the U.S. will also need to Submit English Proficiency Exams scores such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.

Job Opportunities for the students are:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	₹12433.5	Yes	N/A
Go Clean Scholarship	₹290115	Yes	N/A
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Variable	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
AAUW International Fellowships	Variable	Yes	Nov 15, 2023