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Catholic University Of America

620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20064, United States

The Catholic University of America is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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Master of Science in Biology

The Master of Science in Biology emphasizes cell and microbial biology. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for teaching, research, and administrative careers in biological or biomedical sciences. Courses in this program provide a foundation in biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology, and virology. In addition, presentations and participation in a graduate seminar program prepare students to be effective teachers and communicators.

The program includes thesis and non-thesis options. The courses in the thesis and non- thesis tracks are identical except for Thesis Guidance (6 credits) which is required in the thesis option but not in the non-thesis option. Students in the non-thesis option must satisfy this 6 credit requirement by completing Research Problems in Biology (3 credits) and additional electives. Students in both programs must pass a written comprehensive examination. Students in the thesis option must also complete a research project and write an acceptable thesis. The non-thesis option is considered a terminal degree and is not normally applicable toward the Ph.D. degree.

https://biology.catholic.edu/academics/graduate/ms-biology/index.html

Admission Requirements

Online Application (no application fee)

Official Transcripts from previous colleges/universities

Unofficial transcripts accepted for review

English Proficiency Test - TOEFL - 80 Internet; IELTS - 6.5; Duolingo - 105

Recommended Documents in Support of the Application:

One letter of recommendation

An electronic recommendation form will be sent directly to the individual you indicate as your recommender on your application. Alternatively, if a recommender would like to send a letter directly to the University, it may be sent to em-operations@cua.edu

Resume or CV

Professional Goal Statement

Documents must be sent directly from the institution to the address below:

The Catholic University of America
Enrollment Operations
Father OConnell Hall
620 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, DC 20064, USA

or by email to em-operations@cua.edu
Please note: If your institution is able to provide an e-transcript, please direct them to send the official link to em-operations@cua.edu

Applies to certain graduate programs.

https://www.catholic.edu/admission/international-students/graduate-international-admission.html