Overview

Key Facts

Original research is an integral part of both the thesis and non-thesis degree options. Faculty areas of expertise include ecology, physiology, genetics, molecular biology, taxonomy, behavior, and developmental biology of a wide variety of organisms.

The Biology program at the University of Nebraska Omaha prepares students for employment in industry, private or government agencies, and academics, as well as further education in professional programs, such as the PhD or MD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Biology

Thesis

Independent Research in Biology

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Applications for this program are accepted on a rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Omaha, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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3.5 _(analytical)

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General requirements

The applicant’s GPA in undergraduate biology courses will be determined and must be 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)

An applicant must normally present 24 semester hours of credit in the biological sciences, including genetics (sophomore level or above), ecology (junior level or above) and molecular/cell biology (junior level or above).

Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English.

Entrance Exam: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test with a combined score (verbal + quantitative) of 297 and a minimum writing score of 3.5.

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

Statement of Purpose

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A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (U.S. dollars) is required.

Submit official transcripts and test scores.

Submit financial requirements for I-20 processing.

Submit final degree evaluation.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

18474 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18474 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8778 USD / year

≈ 8778 USD / year

Additional Details

Omaha Urban Rate (OUR) Tuition: $12,918

Living costs

Omaha

United States

985 - 1520 USD / month

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