Overview

Enhance your education and master the field of biology with Nova Southeastern University’s Master of Science in Biological Sciences.

Key Facts

This research-focused program offers strategic, hands-on learning and develops the critical thinking skills required for careers in biology.

Your program culminates with a novel and significant piece of writing that communicates your scientific findings to the community at large.

NSU’s M.S. in Biological Sciences students benefit from working alongside faculty who are experts in the field of biological sciences.

Faculty research includes areas such as parasite ecology, pathogen and invasion biology, conservation genetics and ecology, biophysical computer modeling, primate and nonhuman primate genetics, antibiotic resistance, and novel antimicrobials.

Choose Your Path

The M.S. in Biological Sciences program offers two paths for the degree: the thesis path or the capstone path. Students are automatically accepted into the capstone path. If the thesis path interests you, additional research proposal development is required.

Concentrations for the M.S. in Biological Sciences are also available. Whether you're interested in biology, health studies, or bioinformatics, this program will provide you with the tools and the knowledge to be a caring and skilled professional.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology
Genomics
Immunobiology
Scientific Methods and Experimental Design
Biostatistics
Statistical Inference
Biological Data Science
Teaching and Training
Pathophysiology
Systems Neurosciences
Pharmacodynamics
GIS and Environmental Remote Sensing
Bacterial Evolutionary Genetics
Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Submit the NSU Graduate Application.
Provide a baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution.
Submit official transcripts from all educational institutions attended since high school.
Identify your area of research interest and potential faculty mentors.
Meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 3.0.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae.
Non‑native English speakers or graduates of institutions where English is not the primary language must demonstrate English proficiency through a qualifying U.S. degree or acceptable TOEFL scores (iBT 80+ old scale or 4+ new scale).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18312 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18312 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18312 USD / year

≈ 18312 USD / year

Living costs

Davie

United States

900 - 1400 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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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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