Overview

About this Degree

The purpose of the M.S. in Biology program at California State University Fullerton is to provide students with advanced learning opportunities in biology through the performance and completion of original research. The program is designed to prepare students for: 1) admission to Ph.D. programs in the biological and biomedical sciences; 2) professional careers with governmental agencies and in the private sector; 3) technical work in education, medical, and environmental settings; and 4) teaching at the two-year college level.

Additionally, the program provides opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge of science and the scientific process for teaching at the secondary level and for professional work in other fields. The program can be completed in two years, but most students take longer because of the amount of time required to complete a rigorous, research-based thesis, especially if the student works on- or off-campus, or devotes considerable time to activities other than research, e.g., teaching.

Accreditation

California State University, Fullerton, is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Many of the academic programs at CSUF are also accredited by discipline-specific accreditation agencies and associations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Aspects of Biology
Biology Colloquium
Thesis
Independent Graduate Research

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Baccalaureate degree (4-year degree required) in biology or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale (if the cumulative GPA is less than 2.5, the GPA during the last 60 semester units of coursework must be 2.5 or higher).

GPA of 3.0 or better in all biology or biology-related courses (e.g., biochemistry) and a GPA of at least 2.5 in all supporting coursework in chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Submission of 2 letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.

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Tuition Fees

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8548 USD / year

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8548 USD / year

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8548 USD / year

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Living costs

Fullerton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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