Overview

All Biology graduates at Washington State University will be able to:

To direct students for successful and productive careers in biological sciences, we will facilitate:

Achievement of the highest level of expertise in biological sciences, master knowledge of these fields and apply that knowledge to address novel and emerging problems.

Presentations of student research to national and international audiences through both peer-reviewed and popular publications, professional meetings and conference proceedings.

Participation in professional organizations.

Development of professional foundations through activities such as teaching, internships, fellowships, and preparation of grant applications.

To prepare students to be leading researchers in the fields of biological sciences by training graduate students to do the following:

Become independent researchers by developing expertise in their chosen area, thereby enabling original contributions that extend beyond their degree program.

Apply sound research methods and tools to problems in their area of study.

Communicate their research clearly and professionally in both written and oral forms.

Develop a comprehensive knowledge of previous and current research in their field of expertise and be able to demonstrate clearly such knowledge.

Train students to be highly effective teachers in the fields of biological sciences by:

Providing a teaching training course to all students in the program.

Encouraging students to become engaging instructors in their chosen fields using modern pedagogical techniques.

Teaching students to incorporate emerging scientific discoveries in lectures, thereby keeping the classroom experience cutting-edge for students.

Teaching students to review and revise classroom materials to enhance the learning experience for students.

To enhance visibility of the master’s and doctoral programs in biological sciences nationally and internationally, we aim to:

Attract, secure, retain and graduate high-quality students.

Provide ample support and resources for fellowships, research, travel to conferences.

Place graduates in academic and professional positions in the U.S. and internationally.

Attract, retain, and support research-active faculty.

Ensure that cutting-edge and relevant courses are offered to graduate students.

Career Opportunities:

Many students that complete MS degrees in Zoology go on to PhD programs at competitive universities. Others teach at community colleges or private schools. Some also work for federal and state agencies, as well as in the private sector.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our program offers college teaching training, as well as a grant writing seminar. Training opportunities also exist through numerous reading groups, a biology graduate research symposium, an ecolunch and frequent seminars.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pullman, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Prospective international students must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an approved institution. Usually this is a minimum of four years of study beyond grade 12.

A grade point average equivalent to a U.S. grade of “B” or better is required.
Prospective domestic students must have received a baccalaureate degree from a college or university, accredited by a recognized association, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15121 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15121 USD / year

≈ 15121 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7053 USD / year

≈ 7053 USD / year

Living costs

Pullman

United States

904 - 1507 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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