M.S in Biology

M.S in Biology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois, USA
M.S in Biology
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Illinois Tech offers a small, caring faculty giving personal attention to shape a degree suited for different needs, especially through the program’s specializations
  • The M.S. in biology opens possibilities in industry, business, law, policy, administration, or research, either as a terminal degree or as preparation for a Ph.D
  • Two options are available to complete the M.S. degree requirements: a thesis option and a non-thesis option
  • Students will study subjects such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology of Cells, Biology Colloquium, etc.
  • Students can choose from the following specializations:
    • Applied Life Sciences
    • Biochemistry
    • Cell and Molecular Biology
    • Microbiology
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2228254 INR
Hostel & Meals1065642 INR
Insurance123556 INR
Transportation168452 INR
Activity Fee18310 INR
Student Service Fee65184 INR
New Student Fee21972 INR
Books and Supplies65916 INR
Personal/Miscellaneous249016 INR
Total1778048 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
ExamsTOEFL: 90
  • With a minimum section score of 20

IELTS: 6.5
  • With a minimum section score of 6.5

PTE: 63
  • With a minimum section score of 53

GRE: 299
  • 299 (quantitative and verbal) 2.5 (analytical writing)

Additional info
  • During the admission process, Illinois Tech waives TOEFL or IELTS requirements if the applicants:
    • first or native language is English
    • have received a degree from an English-speaking institution and have attended that school for at least two years
    • school’s official medium of instruction is in English, per transcripts
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