Master in Biology/Biological Sciences (Master's)

Tuition is SUNY Oneonta delivers high-quality graduate programs at a competitive cost.. The program admits students on a rolling basis.

Graduates are qualified to pursue doctoral studies, work in environmental research, or teach at secondary schools and two-year colleges. The programme offers a thesis track for research-focused students and a non-thesis track for those aiming for teaching or broad biological knowledge. Students engage in hands-on research using field stations, laboratories, and natural ecosystems. The programme emphasizes ecological and environmental science through direct fieldwork and faculty collaboration.

Focus areas include Ecology, Environmental Science, Fishery Biology, Field Research, Laboratory Research.

The thesis track requires 30 credits, while the non-thesis track requires 32 credits. Both tracks include coursework and a final research or capstone component.

Graduates enter careers in environmental research, secondary and postsecondary education, private industry, forensic science, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 25 semester hours in biology from an accredited institution. Three letters of recommendation and a written statement are required. Thesis track applicants need one letter from a SUNY Oneonta biology faculty member willing to serve as advisor.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. In Person, Full-time or Part-time, Typical duration not specified. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 70% of applicants.

Student life at SUNY Oneonta includes more than 150 clubs and organizations, along with 6,844 campus events and activities offered last year. The campus is known for its scenic setting, beautiful views and college-town atmosphere. Students can take part in campus activities, explore the surrounding community and connect through a welcoming campus environment. An international student from India is featured among the college’s student profiles.

Academic study combines choice with practical experience. SUNY Oneonta offers more than 50 undergraduate programs and more than a dozen graduate programs, including in-person and online master’s degree and certificate options. Students can explore subjects across the sciences and humanities, with examples including physics, biology with a pre-veterinary concentration, mathematics and digital and studio art. Hands-on learning is central to the college experience, with opportunities designed to help students prepare for future work and study.

International students should review admission criteria, financial aid information and application requirements before applying. Out-of-state costs listed by the college include $18,020 in tuition, $1,761 in fees and $17,240 for housing and meals, with an $8,000 NYS Advantage Award shown in the published estimate. The college also awarded $8.9 million in scholarships in 2024-25. Student-led campus tours and a virtual tour offer ways to learn more about Oneonta before enrolling.