MS in Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University (LSU) offers a Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences through its College of Science. This program lasts for 18 months and has a tuition fee of USD 30,369. To apply for the MS in Biological Sciences, students must show their English language skills. Accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. For admission, students need to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th-grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. school or an equivalent degree from a foreign school. They should also have a GPA of at least 3.00 (where "A" equals 4.0). Additionally, students need to complete some prerequisite courses, including general and advanced biology (with genetics and biochemistry), inorganic and organic chemistry, calculus, introductory physics, and physical chemistry.

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Application Process for Louisiana State University

Step One: Prepare Documents for Application

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Write a Statement of Purpose that explains why you want to go to graduate school. Discuss your interests, career goals, what you hope to learn, and how the faculty at LSU match your needs.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Provide a CV or resume that includes a complete and accurate list of all your previous college-level education in chronological order.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

• Official transcripts from the registrar of each college or university you have attended or are currently attending.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency.
• Proof of GRE Scores.
• A completed Affidavit of Support along with financial documents that show you have enough funds to cover all costs while studying at LSU as an F-1 student. This is needed before your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility can be processed.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Go to the LSU graduate application portal to start your application.

Step Four: Application Fees for This Course

The application fee is USD 70 (approximately INR 5.9 Thousand).

Payment can be made using a credit card.

Step Five: Application Deadline

• Fall (August): January 3rd
• Spring (January): September 28th

*These dates are tentative and based on previous years. For exact deadline dates, consider consulting with an expert counselor for assistance.

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