Overview

At Biological and Biomedical Sciences from North Carolina Central University both options require a minor, with the internal minor defaulting to Biomedical Sciences. Students may also choose an external minor in areas such as Pharmaceutical Sciences and Education.

The MS degree also requires successful completion of a written Comprehensive Examination that examines the student’s comprehension of advanced cellular and genetic mechanisms as well as their biochemical basis.

Learning Outcomes

As a graduate student, you will be

Guided towards enhancing your critical and analytical skills

Guided towards attaining modern research expertise essential to your career progression

Provided opportunities to engage in research seminars and internships

Offered a broad and in-depth array of course work

Introduced to creative and productive inquiry paths, which lead to careers in teaching; research in governmental, industrial and academic organizations; or entrance into doctoral programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cancer biology

Evolutionary biology

Developmental genetics

Microbiology

Neuroscience

Science education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 261 other Masters in Biomedical Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online graduate admission application

$50 non-refundable application fee

Two letters of recommendation

Official transcripts of all schools attended (if you earned your degree from a non-U.S. school, please see the international applicant requirements)

Statement of purpose/personal statement

GRE (cannot be more than 5 years old)

"B" average in at least 30 undergraduate biology credits

Four semesters of chemistry

Two semesters of physics

Mathematics through first-year calculus

Course in biochemistry, cell biology and genetics are also required

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

46046 USD / year

≈ 46046 USD / year
Out-of-State

46046 USD / year

≈ 46046 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32738 USD / year

≈ 32738 USD / year

Living costs

Durham

United States

990 - 1670 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Durham

Funding

Scholarships Information

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