Overview

Central Washington University offers a Master of Science in Biology degree.

Our program, which typically requires two years, provides advanced training and expertise in biology through coursework, research, and a strong academic environment.

Graduates

Our graduates go on to be:

Technicians in research labs
Biomedical researchers in academic, government, and industrial labs
Field biologists in federal, state, local, and tribal agencies
Biologists with environmental and other consulting firms
Educators at K-12 schools and community colleges

Doctorates in the sciences (Ph.D.) and professional fields (e.g., M.D., DVM, and other advanced medical degrees)

Program Outcomes

Our graduate students will:

Design a program of study to enhance their knowledge in their chosen area of specialization and to bolster areas deemed deficient in their undergraduate education.
Formulate an area of interest within biology and demonstrate historic and current knowledge of that area.
Design a research project, which will serve as the basis of the thesis.
Defend and Support the results of their graduate research in the form of a professional level thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science of Learning
Conservation Biology
Medicinal Organic Chemistry
Primatology
Animal Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ellensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree in biology or closely related field
A faculty member must be willing to serve as the applicant’s graduate faculty advisor.
CWU School of Graduate Studies and Research Application (including $75 application fee; waivers are available).
A Statement of Objectives: The statement is limited to 500 words and serves as a sample of your writing abilities.
Letters of recommendation (3)
Official transcripts
Curriculum Vitae (academic resume)

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

26698 USD / year

≈ 26698 USD / year
Out-of-State

26698 USD / year

≈ 26698 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11397 USD / year

≈ 11397 USD / year

Living costs

Ellensburg

United States

895 - 1492 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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General requirements

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Living costs

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