Overview

The Department's degrees emphasize independent research conducted by students under the guidance of the department's faculty. Research areas include molecular and cellular biology, genetics and genomics, physiology and biochemistry, ecology and evolutionary biology, and conservation biology.

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of New Orleans prepares students for employment in a variety of careers (biomedical technician, natural resource manager, biology education) or for further study towards graduate or professional degrees.

Key Features

The program features coursework and research opportunities in areas ranging from cellular and molecular biology to ecology and environmental biology.

MS students may pursue an emphasis in biotechnology through research conducted at UNO or at the USDA Southern Regional Research Center.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Cell Biology
Virology
Advanced Microbiology
Conservation Biology
Evolutionary Mechanisms
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Molecular Biology
Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry Genetics View 203 other Masters in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a 4-year degree equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad.

Applicants enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's degree or international equivalent will be considered for conditional admission.

3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale for all graduate coursework

1 letter of recommendation from a professor familiar with your academic potential

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

13678 USD / year

≈ 13678 USD / year
Out-of-State

13678 USD / year

≈ 13678 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9108 USD / year

≈ 9108 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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