Biology, M.S.

Saint Louis University's Master of Science in Biology offers students the chance to gain experience in laboratory research, including experimental design, interpretation of data and scientific writing. 

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:

Demonstrate English Language Proficiency

Proof of financial support must include:

A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the time at Saint Louis University

A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of study at the University

Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

You need to complete 30 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://catalog.slu.edu/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/biology/biology-ms/

1. Graduates will be able to critically analyze primary literature articles by evaluating the scientific contributions of peer-reviewed publications in biology.
2. Graduates will be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas.
3. Graduates will be able to demonstrate professional integrity.
4. Graduates will be able to use appropriate instrumentation and analytical methods to collect data.
5. Graduates will be able to draw statistically valid conclusions from quantitative data.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Biologist
• Microbiologist