Master of Science in Biology

Tuition fees for Master of Science in Biology are 28,280 USD per year.

This Master of Science in Biology program provides a solid foundation in a chosen subfield of biology. It prepares students for advanced degrees or careers in industry, government, or education. The program emphasizes coursework and research over two years, covering areas like cell and molecular biology, organismal biology, and ecology and evolution.

Focus areas include cell biology, molecular biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, conservation biology.

The program requires eight courses, with at least five in biology and all at the 600 level, and a statistics or biostatistics course. Graduate research and thesis work cannot exceed three of the eight required courses.

Applicants need at least eight undergraduate courses in biology or supporting sciences with a 3.0 GPA in those courses. GRE scores are optional. A personal statement describing study goals and potential faculty mentors is required, and contacting prospective advisors is encouraged.

Full-time, typical duration of two years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 32% of applicants.

Bucknell University is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where students study across the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Engineering and Freeman College of Management. This three-college structure supports interdisciplinary learning, with opportunities to connect liberal arts study with engineering, management and other fields. The university describes its community through explorers, artists and innovators, and its academic work includes student research that crosses disciplinary boundaries.

Academic options extend across financial services, technology, engineering, communications, education, entertainment and other fields. Bucknell says its liberal arts education prepares graduates for meaningful work in a diverse range of careers. For the Class of 2025, 93 percent secured opportunities within nine months of graduation, and the reported average starting salary was $73,346. Students can also explore outcomes and career pathways while considering their studies. The Lewisburg campus includes more than 100 locations available through an interactive campus map, with photographs, overviews, 360-degree panoramas, virtual tours and turn-by-turn walking directions. Students planning from outside the United States can use the university’s virtual visit options to learn about campus before arrival, while in-person visits provide another way to experience the setting and community.