California State University - Fresno Campus, also known as Fresno State, offers a Master of Science in Biology through its Department of Biology. This program lasts for two years and is designed for students who want to deepen their knowledge in the field of biology. The total tuition fee for this program is USD 11,341. To be accepted into the Master of Science in Biology program, students must demonstrate their English language skills. The university accepts several English proficiency tests, including IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. Additionally, applicants need to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for admission.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited school. They should have a GPA above 2.5 in their last sixty undergraduate units. The total undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher, or the GPA for the last twenty-five units of natural science courses must be 3.0 or higher.

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GRE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

To show writing skills, students need a B grade or better in an upper-division writing course, or a GRE Writing score of 4 or higher, or a GRE Verbal score in the sixtieth percentile or higher. For math skills, students need a B grade or better in a calculus course, or a GRE Quantitative score in the sixtieth percentile or higher. For subject knowledge, students should have completed courses in genetics, evolution, and either cell biology or ecology, or have a GRE Biology subject test score in the sixtieth percentile or higher.

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Application Process for California State University - Fresno Campus

Step One: Prepare Documents for Application

Gather the following documents:

• Two Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

Prepare and submit these additional documents:

• Official transcripts from previous institutions
• GRE score report
• English Language Proficiency scores
• Copy of the biographic information/photo page from your passport
• Financial document to show your ability to pay for studies
• Commitment from two potential advisors
• Two letters of support, preferably from academic references
• Personal statement (at least 250 words) explaining why you want to pursue an MS in Biology from Fresno State

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application by filling out the online form on the university's application portal.

Step Four: Application Fees for This Course

The application fee is:

• USD 55 (approximately INR 4.63 thousand)

Payment can be made using a credit card or debit card. Applicants can also pay their tuition fees in three installments throughout the academic year.

Step Five: Application Deadline

The deadline for application for the Fall semester (August) is:

• 30th April

Note that these dates are tentative and based on the previous year's records. For exact deadline dates, it is advisable to consult with an expert counselor.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"