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USD 13632

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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58%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Biology is a two-year, 32-credit hour program to strengthen students’ content knowledge, problem-solving skills and research capabilities. Students will gain an increased specialization in a biological discipline, an enhanced ability to perform independent research, and be trained in scientific study design and concept application pertinent to their discipline of focus.

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

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
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    286 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    58% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    13632

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 75

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    12000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Undergraduate Scholarships [UG]
    1. Northwest International Achievement Scholarship (NIAS)
    2. Northwest Academic Merit Scholarships
    3. Transfer Scholarships
    4. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarship

    Graduate Scholarships [G]
    1. CS/IS International Graduate Achievement Scholarship
    Undergraduate Scholarships [UG]
    1. Northwest International Achievement Scholarship (NIAS) Criteria:
    International new freshmen: 2.75+ high school GPA
    International transfer students: 2.75+ GPA with ≥24 transferable credits (or based on freshman criteria if <24 credits)
    Renewal: 3.00 Northwest GPA + 24 credit hrs/year; max 132 Northwest credit hours

    2. Northwest Academic Merit Scholarships
    (Mutually exclusive: Provost, Dean’s, Distinguished, Academic Excellence, University Scholar, Northwest Merit)
    Criteria: Based on SAT/ACT score and high school GPA
    (e.g., 3.95+ GPA + 30-36 ACT = $6,000; 2.75-2.99 GPA = $1,000-$1,500)
    Renewal: Not specified (merit-based, varies by level)

    3. General Requirements (All Transfer Scholarships):
    Must have at least 24 transferable credit hours
    Must enroll full-time (fall, spring, summer eligible)
    Renewable for up to 3 consecutive academic years
    Require completion of 24 credit hours per academic year at Northwest
    Transfer Merit Scholarship GPA Requirement: 3.00 – 3.29 (transferable GPA)
    Renewal Criteria: 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA
    Transfer Academic Scholarship GPA Requirement: 3.30 – 3.49
    Renewal Criteria: 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA
    Transfer Distinguished Scholarship GPA Requirement: 3.50 – 4.00
    Renewal Criteria: 3.50 Northwest cumulative GPA

    4. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarship Criteria: First-time freshmen, admitted by May 1, confirmed IB Diploma
    Renewal: Nonrenewable
    Note: Only 20 awards available; can be stacked with other automatic scholarships

    Graduate Scholarships [G]
    1. CS/IS International Graduate Achievement Scholarship Criteria:
    High academic achievement
    Full admission to on-campus graduate program in Computer Science/Information Systems
    Renewal: Nonrenewable
    Note: Automatic; not for conditional/online students or other programs

    LINK: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/international/finaid.htm
    Undergraduate Scholarships [UG]
    1. Northwest International Achievement Scholarship (NIAS) Amount: ≈ $7,832 (based on 28 credit hours)
    2. Northwest Academic Merit Scholarships Amount: Ranges from $1,000 to $6,000
    (e.g., 3.95+ GPA + 30-36 ACT = $6,000; 2.75-2.99 GPA = $1,000-$1,500)
    3. Transfer Merit Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 (first year), renews to $500
    Transfer Academic Scholarship Award Amount: $1,500
    Transfer Distinguished Scholarship Award Amount: $2,500
    4. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarship Amount: $1,000

    Graduate Scholarships [G]
    1. CS/IS International Graduate Achievement Scholarship Amount: $500 (one-time, first semester)

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