Fall Deadlines
Priority Deadline: April 15, 2027
Standard Deadline: April 15, 2027
Spring Deadlines
Priority Deadline: November 01, 2026
Standard Deadline: November 01, 2026
Application Requirements
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Program-Specific Instructions
Program Overview
Develop a deeper understanding of biological concepts through advanced coursework and opportunities for in-depth research.
The MS in Biology provides rigorous training for graduates and professionals pursuing careers in biomedical research, biotechnology, neuroscience, biodefense, evolutionary and organismal biology, and science education.
Students may select from several concentrations, including microbiology and infectious disease, molecular biology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and translational and clinical research. Alternatively, the general biological sciences track offers flexibility to design a program tailored to individual research interests and career goals.
Additional Information
Applicants to the Evolutionary Biology concentration must submit a personal statement of interest that aligns with the research program of at least one faculty member.
English Proficiency Requirements
All Mason students must have a full command of academic English to be successful in their studies. For this reason, Mason requires applicants to demonstrate English proficiency for admission consideration, regardless of citizenship. Click here to view the requirements.
International Transcript Requirements
All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation. You should submit your application 6 weeks prior to the deadline if you plan to utilize Mason’s free evaluation service. For expedited service, students may submit their documents to any NACES member organization at their own expense. If you decide to use an external evaluation service or if your program requires an outside evaluation, GPA and Degree equivalences must be included with your course-by-course evaluation. Mason evaluations are used for internal purposes and are not released to applicants. For information on international transcript requirements, go here.
