Master of Science in Biological Sciences at CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO

California State University - Chico offers a Master of Science in Biological Sciences through its Department of Biological Sciences. This program lasts for two years and costs USD 15,188 in tuition fees. To get admitted into the Master of Science in Biological Sciences at CSU - Chico, students must show their English language skills. The university accepts IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE tests for this purpose. The minimum graduation requirement for admission is a CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

12th Grade

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

Graduation

Applicants must have completed a 4-year university degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. They should hold a degree in biological sciences or a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent approved by the Office of Graduate Studies. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required in the last 60 units of undergraduate work, which can include courses taken after obtaining a bachelor's degree or in another graduate program. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may still be admitted under a Conditionally Classified Status at the department's discretion.

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Application Process for California State University - Chico Campus

Step One: Prepare Your Documents

• SOP: Write a Statement of Purpose or Letter of Intent. This should explain your experience and goals related to the Master’s of Science in Biology.
• LOR: Obtain two Letters of Recommendation. At least one should be from a faculty member who can discuss your academic and/or research skills.
• CV: Prepare a current CV that highlights your research experience and background in biology.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

• Official degree certificates and transcripts from all universities you attended after high school.
• If you have an Indian bachelor's degree, submit university-attested academic records (not college-attested).
• Provide a professional English translation of your academic records if they are not in English.
• Proof of English language proficiency.
• A copy of the passport's biographical information page.
• Documents showing financial support.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application online through the university's application portal.

Step Four: Application Fees for This Course

• The application fee is USD 70, which is about INR 5.9 Thousand.
• If you are not receiving financial aid, you can use a tuition fee installment contract. This helps you defer tuition payments.
• There is a $33 non-refundable installment contract fee each semester, and you must fill out a new contract each semester.
• Campus fees are due by the payment deadline. Tuition is divided into three payments with a service fee added to the first payment.
• Payment Schedule:
• 1st Installment: September for Fall / February for Spring – 1/3 of Tuition + Contract Fee
• 2nd Installment: October for Fall / March for Spring – 1/3 of Tuition
• 3rd Installment: November for Fall / April for Spring – 1/3 of Tuition
• Payments are due at the start of each month for the respective semester.

Step Five: Application Deadlines

• Spring (January): October 1st
• Fall (August): March 1st

*These dates are subject to change based on previous year records. For exact deadlines, consult with an expert advisor.

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