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Master of Science Biology (Thesis) (STEM) Southeast Missouri State University Southeast Missouri State University, USA

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USD 13237

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 60

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Pursue scholarly excellence: you’ll do that here.

A Master of Science Biology degree is focused on your interest in biology. You get to tailor the degree with a variety of interdisciplinary courses to choose from, plus the option of taking a thesis or non-thesis option.

What You'll Do

The curriculum allows you to pursue the area in which you are interested through coursework and independent research. Whether you are interested in research questions that incorporate the study of genetics, cell biology, tissues, anatomy/physiology, wildlife/organismal biology, there is an advisor at Southeast that possesses the technical expertise to guide you through a master’s degree in biology. Whether you are interested in studying fungi, plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, or mammals, there is an advisor at Southeast with familiarity with at least one of these groups. Some students are interested in the science of teaching biology, and there are faculty members at Southeast that can advise students along this path as well.

  • Apply the scientific method through research.
  • Master scientific writing skills.
  • Develop presentation skills.
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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 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    13237

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 60

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    8000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    International Academic Excellence Award
    International Achievement Award (IAA) – Transfer Students
    International Student Scholarship – Freshmen
    International Student Scholarship – Transfer
    International Student Scholarship – Graduate
    International Academic Excellence Award Criteria: Beginning freshmen with a 3.75 high school GPA, plus meeting English proficiency or standardized test score requirements (or academic qualifications from exempt countries).
    Deadline: June 1 (Fall) / November 1 (Spring).

    International Achievement Award (IAA) – Transfer Students Criteria: Transfer students with a 3.0 GPA and 24+ transferable credit hours.
    Deadline: No deadline.

    International Student Scholarship – Freshmen Criteria: Beginning freshmen with a 2.5 GPA.
    Deadline: No deadline.

    International Student Scholarship – Transfer Criteria: Transfer students with a 2.5 GPA.
    Deadline: No deadline.

    International Student Scholarship – Graduate Criteria: Graduate students with a 3.0 GPA.
    Deadline: No deadline.

    LINK: https://semo.edu/student-support/financial-services/financial-aid/international-scholarships.html
    International Academic Excellence Award Amount: $8,000 per year ($4,000 fall + $4,000 spring).
    International Achievement Award (IAA) – Transfer Students Amount: Approx. $7,260 (tuition offset based on 15 credit hours/semester).
    International Student Scholarship – Freshmen Amount: $2,000.
    International Student Scholarship – Transfer Amount: $2,000.
    International Student Scholarship – Graduate Amount: $1,000.

     

     

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