Master of Science in Biology

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Master of Science in Biology
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The M.S. in Biology is intended for students wanting to do research in the areas of development, cell biology, ecology, biology teaching methods, forensic biology, stem cell biology, regeneration, neurobiology, renal physiology, DNA repair, and plant biology
  • Students will work closely with a faculty mentor, and our faculty frequently collaborates with other departments in the School of Science and with the IU School of Medicine
  • The M.S. Thesis program immerses the student in rigorous research experiences that lead to a formal thesis
  • Students graduating with M.S. degrees find jobs in academia or in the local industry. Many of the graduates are offered jobs at these companies upon graduation
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1115079 INR
Hostel & Meals732546 INR
Insurance111618 INR
Transportation19775 INR
Books & supplies68113 INR
IUPUI General Fee60057 INR
Repair & Rehabilitation Fee26147 INR
Placement Test Fee3808 INR
International Services Fee22411 INR
Personal Expenses158931 INR
Total1203406 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and demonstrate good preparation in the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics
  • A minimum graduation grade-point index of 3.00 or equivalent is required for unconditional admission. An undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher does not guarantee admission
  • Applicants with GPAs of 3.00 or slightly above will be expected to have a science course GPA of 3.00
ExamsTOEFL: 80
  • With minimum scores for specific sections are as follows:
    • Writing - 18
    • Speaking - 22
    • Listening - 16
    • Reading - 19

GRE: 295
  • A cumulative GRE score of 295 (out of 340) with a minimum score of 146 (out of 170) in the Verbal Reasoning section and a 145 (out of 170) in the Quantitative Reasoning section is the minimum required for admission
  • A minimum of a 3.5 (out of 6.0) is required in the Analytical Writing section

Additional info
  • In the Departmental Question section, the applicant must specify which program he/she is pursuing. The choices are as follows: Pre-Professional Non-Thesis, M.S. non-thesis, M.S. thesis, and Ph.D.
    • Simply write a sentence saying "I am applying for the .... program." and upload it
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