UB’s Master of Arts and Master of Science in Biology degree programs offer a contemporary curriculum that emphasizes the principles and experimental approaches of modern biology. They are designed to address the diverse needs of each type of graduate-level biology student. Both programs cover a wide-range of biological sub-disciplines, such as toxicology, ecology, and genetics, to prepare you for greater opportunities both professionally and academically.

Benefits to our program include:

• Small student-to-faculty ratio, which allows you to work closely with elite faculty who are active in and recognized for research in the field
• Opportunity to learn from and connect with featured guest speakers
• Close proximity to leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies for internship and future employment opportunities
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities at out seaside campus

You will have the opportunity to study a wide-range of biology topics in order to fulfill the credits required to complete either the Master of Arts or Master of Science degree. Throughout your studies, you will partake in courses in three categories: general core, concentration core, and electives. In your first year, you will gain exposure to a variety of fields through coursework and lab rotations within the general core requirements. This experience works to form the foundation of your studies and will help you determine which concentration best suits your interests: Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, or Ecology and Evolution. As you pursue your studies in your selected concentration, you will also be able to take electives to round out your experience.

Program Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution
• Recommended cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.20 or higher
• The following prerequisites with a grade of ‘C’ or better:
  • Calculus – 4 credits
  • Cell Biology – 4 credits with lab
  • Ecology – 4 credits with lab
  • Genetics – 3 credits
  • Molecular Biology – 4 credits with lab
  • Organic Chemistry – 4 credits with lab
  • Physics – 4 credits with lab
  • Physiology – 4 credits with lab

Required Materials

• Application
• Official transcript for the last degree earned.
• International transcripts must include an official course-by-course evaluation of all academic work from an accredited academic evaluating service
• Résumé
• Two letters of recommendation
  • One letter must come from a professor and the second from an additional professor or employer
• Personal statement
  • In 250 – 500 words, detail your interest in the biology program, your relevant academic and personal experience, and how this degree will impact your career goals
• Interview
  • Once all required materials are received, you will be contacted to meet with the review committee
• *Students are NOT required to submit GRE score

• International Applicants

  Please consult the International Admissions requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions counselor.

  Deadlines

  A completed application and all supporting documents must be received on or before:

• March 1 for priority consideration, July 15 (final deadline) for the Fall semester
• November 15 for priority consideration, December 1 (final deadline) for the Spring semester

Tuition fee-2 years$56,000

Total fee-2 years$82,000