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Why Study Biological Sciences?

The Master's in Biological Sciences enables students to explore their interests in the natural world, and gain technical and critical thinking skills to prepare for a range of professional roles.

Explore the structure and function of nucleic acids. Investigate the feeding behavior of animals. Study genes that affect aging and disease progression. Model billions of years of bacterial evolution. As a biological sciences master’s student at UMBC, you can do all this and more under the mentorship of faculty with international reputations in their areas of expertise who are dedicated to supporting your success.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Biological Sciences?

Careers in biological sciences are plentiful and varied in the Baltimore-Washington corridor and nationally. Whether you want to lead your own research laboratory; advance the work of a government agency, company, or non-profit; or advocate for public policy grounded in scientific knowledge, UMBC biological sciences faculty will help you reach your goals through a tailored master’s program.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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Review Master of Science in Biological Sciences Requirements

GRE General Test waived for Fall 2021 applicants, optional for subsequent semesters

Strong undergraduate training in calculus, cell biology, general biology, genetics, organic chemistry, physics, and statistics recommended

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

All Students:
Apply by January 1

Domestic Students:
Apply by January 1

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Contact Information

Biological Sciences Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-3669

Program Director

Stephen Miller
410-455-3381
stmiller@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Brandy Darcey
410-455-3669
bdarcey@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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