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
Develop a more thorough understanding of biological concepts with opportunities for in-depth research.
The MS in Biology program provides advanced training for recent graduates and professionals seeking careers in biomedical research, biotechnology, neuroscience, biodefense, evolutionary and organismal biology, or biology education.
Students may choose from concentrations in microbiology and infectious disease, molecular biology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and translational and clinical research.
Alternatively, the general biological sciences option offers flexibility for students to design a program tailored to their specific research or career interests.
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.
