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Biology: Master of Science (MS)

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Application Deadlines

Spring Admission
November 1, priority deadline is October 15

Summer Sessions Admission
April 1

Fall Admission
July 1, priority deadline is March 15

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Exams & Waivers

Entrance exam: GRE
Exam waiver available: Yes

Learn more about exam waiver eligibility

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Location

On campus

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Completion Time

2 years (full time)

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Cells, molecules, genetics — become a biological sciences pro.

The Master of Science in Biology program at App State enables you to increase the depth and scope of your knowledge in a wide variety of scientific disciplines. You will have the opportunity to participate in laboratory and field research under the direct supervision of our accomplished and internationally known faculty.

Combined with career-ready coursework, you’ll graduate well positioned for the growing sciences job market.

Visit the Department of Biology website for more information about the Biology program.

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$66,000

nationwide median salary for professionals holding a Master of Science in Biology, according to Payscale.

A 2023 Best

The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2023.

No. 1

U.S. News & World Report’s Most Innovative School in the South for 2022.

Concentrations and Courses

    • Cell and Molecular Biology

      Conduct research aimed at understanding cellular and molecular processes that govern life at the molecular level.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

    • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

      Address key questions in physiological, population, community and ecosystem ecology, with an emphasis on evolutionary principles.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

    • General Biology

      Explore the complexities of life and deepen your relationship with the living world.

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

Careers and Mountaineers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Conservation Biologist
  • Research Laboratory Manager/ Supervisor
  • Teaching Laboratory Manager/ Supervisor
  • Field Ecologist
  • University Instructor
  • Research Scientist (University or Industry labs)
  • Biology/Science Teacher
  • Science Writer
  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Sales
  • Curator for biodiversity collections
  • Director of animal facilities

Employers

  • N.C. DOT/Division of Environmental Officer
  • North American Land Trust
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  • N.C. Division of Water Quality
  • N.C. Division of Air Quality
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • U.S. Geological Survey
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Biotechnology companies
  • Forensics and clinical toxicology labs
  • Universities
  • Community colleges
  • High Schools

Career information resource

App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

  • App State alumna Christina Daly ’13’16
    App State alumna Christina Daly ’13’16

    “I knew that getting my master's degree would inform my choice between medical school and further graduate work. App State in particular allowed me to be the senior lab member shortly after I began, so I was able to learn general lab maintenance and effective training techniques alongside running my own project.”

    — Christina Daly, a Ph.D. student at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

  • App State alumnus Dalton Sizemore ’19 ’21
    App State alumnus Dalton Sizemore ’19 ’21

    “App State is at a unique position to be able to offer more hands-on experience for undergraduate and graduate students, so they’re not cornered into doing research they don’t necessarily enjoy. My decision to choose App State for graduate school was an easy one … it was a perfect fit!”

    — Dalton Sizemore, an account executive at Radeas Labs

More to Explore at App State

International Experience

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Professional Development

Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more

Graduate Assistantships

Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more

Accelerated Master’s

Get started on your master’s while you’re an undergrad. Learn more

Dual Degrees

Double up on degrees for less. Learn more

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Program Contact

Dr. Lynn Siefferman
Program Director
sieffermanlm@appstate.edu
828-262-7082

Department of Biology

College of Arts and Sciences

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