Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, United States

Pittsburg State University (Pitt State or PSU) is a public university in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States. It enrolls approximately 7,400 students (6,000 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students) and is a member of the Kansas Board of Regents.

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Master of Science in Biology

There are three options available to students interested in obtaining a Master of Science Degree with a Major in Biology from PSU (see degree options below). Typically, master's degrees are obtained within two years of matriculation. Individual master's programs are developed by the student in consultation with his or her faculty advisor and a graduate committee. Areas of study depend on the research interests of individual faculty. A limited number of graduate teaching assistantships are available each year in the Department of Biology. These provide a small stipend and valuable teaching experience. Assignments are usually made in the laboratory sections of undergraduate courses. When students are accepted into the graduate program, they receive an application for an assistantship with the admission information packet.

Degree Options

  • Option I - Thesis A minimum of 30 credit hours including the requirements below.
    • BIOL 800 Seminar (minimum of one hour)
    • BIOL 801 Introduction to Research
    • BIOL 890 Research and Thesis (4-6 hours)
      With the approval of the advisor and chairperson, up to nine hours may be taken outside the Department of Biology. All full-time graduate students are required to attend graduate seminar when offered.
  • Option II - Problem A minimum of 32 credit hours including the requirements below.
    • BIOL 800 Seminar (minimum of one hour)
    • BIOL 801 Introduction to Research
    • BIOL 891 Research Problems (3-6 hours)
      With the approval of the advisor and chairperson, up to nine hours may be taken outside the Department of Biology. All full-time graduate students are required to attend graduate seminar when offered.
  • Option III - Professional Masters A minimum of 36 credit hours including the requirements below.
    • BIOL 800 Seminar (one hour)
    • BIOL 801 Introduction to Research (3 hours - with a grade of B or higher)
    • BIOL 803 Biometry (3 hours)
    • BIOL 892 Professional Experience (3 hours)
      This option is intended for science professionals (e.g. in-service teachers and individuals in environmental, ecological, or biotechnological careers) who need more experience and focused preparation in areas of biological science.

Admission Requirements

Students must have completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with at least 25 hours of acceptable undergraduate courses in biology. These should include fundamental courses in botany, ecology, zoology, genetics, microbiology, and physiology. A cumulative total of 13 hours of chemistry, including organic chemistry is required. However, a student may count certain senior-graduate or graduate level chemistry for the degree requirements upon the recommendation of the advisor.

About Biology Department

We have undergraduate programs covering the range of modern biology including: pre-health (pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-vet, pre-optometry, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant), medical laboratory sciences, cell and molecular biology, wildlife biology, fisheries and aquatic sciences, botany, ecology, and secondary education.

There are almost 400 students in the undergraduate program and about 20 in the graduate division. The Department of Biology has 13 full-time faculty with a wide range of interests. The faculty are dedicated and committed to Pittsburg State University and the department, but most importantly, to students. Most faculty are actively engaged in research activities, national professional organizations, and professional service.

Biology Homepage

https://www.pittstate.edu/academics/academic-programs/biology/biology-masters-degree.html 

Application

To apply, you may complete an online form. 

A $60.00(US) application fee is required prior to completion of the application process. The non-refundable application fee should be paid online by credit card or in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to Pittsburg State University. There is an additional Express Mail fee for the mailing of the admission packet and immigration documents. 

Graduate Programs available to International Students and their Requirements

Submit the following: 

TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo score results (not required for conditional admission)

  1. IELTS - 6.0
  2. TOEFL - 79
  3. PTE - 53
  4. DUOLINGO - 100

 The transcript should clearly indicate:

  1. all coursework and grades (or marks)
  2. the degree awarded
  3. the date the degree was awarded
  4. the name of the institution where degree was earned

Please note that a 2.7/4.0 converted grade point average is required for admission to any of our graduate programs.

Application materials may be mailed to:

Pittsburg State University
Graduate and Continuing Studies
1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
All unofficial documents can be emailed to: cgs@pittstate.edu

Forms

Tuition Assistance Opportunities

https://www.pittstate.edu/admission/international-admission-information.html 

Several items must be submitted by International students in order to complete the application process. It is important that students allow enough time to complete the application process for the semester they wish to enter.

Application Deadlines

Fall (August) - June 1

Spring (January) - October 15

*All documents must be received by the deadline dates.

A non-refundable $60 graduate application fee is required for Masters and Specialist in Education degree-seeking students.

Payment for the application fee can be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment by bank draft will not be accepted.

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