Master of Science [M.S] (Biological Sciences)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
$19,476 /Yr
- This degree program is designed to prepare students for many types of biological work that require advanced training beyond a bachelor's degree. The M.S. Biological Sciences degree program provides students with the broad-based advanced training needed for careers in industry and/or government agencies, or further graduate work leading to a Ph.
- Students in the program join a dynamic department with dedicated and productive faculty. A research thesis is required of students.
- The specialization of a student’s research thesis topic is typically related to the specific field of study represented by the student’s faculty advisor in the department. The M.S. graduate program also compliments Cal Poly’s strong undergraduate programs in Biological Sciences,
- Microbiology, and Marine Sciences. Many graduate students help mentor undergraduate students in research or work as teaching assistants for undergraduate laboratory sections
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $19476 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $19974 |
| 2022 | $24244 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
- Statement of purpose: Summarize your career objectives, experience and reason for interest in this degree program
- Resume: A resume including education, employment, extracurricular/community activities, publications, if any, and memberships
- Letter of recommendation: Three (3) confidential letters from a professor or manager/supervisor
- Test scores:International applicants must also provide either a TOEFL or IELTS score. Official score reports must be sent to institution code 4038. At this time, GRE/GMAT scores are not required for the MS Packaging program.
- Undergraduate transcript(s): Graduate applicants must send official transcripts (from degree granting institution), including work in progress course work by the application deadline. Transcripts must be sent directly from your former institution.
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Career and Placement after Course
D. Graduates of the M.S. program have gone on to careers in private companies, environmental consulting, federal and state government agencies, teaching biological sciences at the elementary, secondary, and community college levels, or continued Ph.D. graduate work at other institutions. The placement rate for M.S. program graduates in jobs or Ph.D. programs in the field has been > 95%.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS Connect Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 5,000/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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