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Master of Arts in Biology (STEM)

Grand Valley State University

USA,Michigan

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 13,167/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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USA, Michigan

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1960

Total Students: 23,350 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401, United States

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Biology (STEM)

Program Overview

This versatile program allows students to achieve individual goals while serving diverse interests. Students have the opportunity to pursue graduate programs in broad areas such as population genetics, organismal biology, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, and natural resource management. Optional emphases are offered in natural resources and aquatic sciences.

Internships offer hands-on learning while project and thesis opportunities strengthen critical thinking and presentatio skills.

Why Study Biology At Grand Valley?

Programs can be tailored for professionals to make them more competitive for job placement or advancement.
Research opportunities are offered to all graduate students; some will collaborate with faculty on ongoing research and others will find or create research opportunities independently.
Individualized, planned programs of study established by the students and their advisors ensure a unique learning experience designed to meet individual goals.
The aquatic sciences emphasis provides the opportunity to conduct research at the Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon.
Available to full- or part-time students. Many classes are offered at times that accommodate the schedules of working professionals. A majority of students receive competitive graduate assistantships that provide a stipend and full tuition waiver, as well as some teaching experience.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Not Available
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,167 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Grand Valley State University

CAD 9,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Options
Just as the field of biology is broad, so is the list of career possibilities for biologists. Many biology careers involve the environment, fisheries and wildlife, and laboratory research. For examples please contact the department.

Scholarships

For Undergraduate:

Guaranteed Scholarship__ 6000$ for all the international students
International Merit Scholarship: $2,500 to $10,000. Scholarship decisions are based on a review of the information in the application, including an essay, academic information,
and extracurricular activities. Students who submit an application for fall admission by February 1 are eligible for this scholarship. Only students on F1 status are eligible for this scholarship

For Graduate:

We have kept in state tuition fee for all the students (kind of inbuilt scholarship).
We do have graduate assistantships through which students can work on campus.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.