Overview

The Biological Sciences program at Wichita State University offers specializations in the areas of ecology, molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology and evolutionary biology preparing you to pursue a Ph.D. or enter the workforce in a variety of career settings.

Careers

A master's degree in biological sciences from Wichita State will put you on the path toward a wide range of biology-related careers in the lab or in the field and is excellent preparation for a future Ph.D. program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Departmental Seminar

Research

Cooperative Education

Internship in Biology

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

The thesis option comprises 30 credit hours of coursework and includes a thesis defense.

The non-thesis option comprises 33 credit hours of coursework and includes research and applied learning.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wichita, United States

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 264 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree in a life science-related discipline from an accredited university or college;

An overall grade point average of at least 2.750 (4.000 scale) for all previous college/university coursework;

A grade point average of at least 3.000 (4.000 scale) for all undergraduate biological sciences courses;

A one-page statement of purpose that addresses the student’s areas of interest in biology; and

Three letters of reference from science faculty;

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19400 USD / year

≈ 19400 USD / year
Out-of-State

14981 USD / year

≈ 14981 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6100 USD / year

≈ 6100 USD / year

Additional Details

Local: $6,099.66/ National: $14,980.50

Living costs

Wichita

United States

878 - 1418 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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