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Master of Science in Biology with Specialization in Microbiology (STEM) Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus, USA

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USD 33318

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 100

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Illinois Tech offers a small, caring faculty giving personal attention to shape a degree suited for different needs, especially through the program's specializations. The M.S. in biology opens possibilities in industry, business, law, policy, administration, or research, either as a terminal degree or as preparation for a Ph.D.

Choose a thesis option or a non-thesis option to complete the program.

The thesis option is designed as preparation for a career as an experimental biologists in academia, government, or industry, as well as a path to a Ph.D. This option is available on a competitive basis.

The non-thesis option is intended as a degree to meet the needs of science administrators, policymakers, patent attorneys, and others. A library research project or a laboratory research project is required to complete the program.

Program Overview

The small, caring faculty gives personal attention to shape a degree suited for different needs, opening career possibilities in industry, business, law, policy, administration, or research.

Program Specializations

  • Applied Life Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Computational Genomics
  • Microbiology
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    33318

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 100

    Application Fee
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    12000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    International Undergraduate Student Scholarships International Undergraduate Student Scholarships Criteria:
    Open to international first-year and transfer students.
    No separate application required; considered automatically upon admission.
    Based on academic success, community involvement, and other achievements.
    Note: International students must submit a Financial Affidavit of Support to demonstrate their ability to finance their education.

    LINK: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-aid/scholarships
    International Undergraduate Student Scholarships Amount: $40,000–$100,000 over four years.

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