San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University

1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, California, USA

Master of Science - Biology - Integrative Biology

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The Masters in Biology with a Concentration in Integrative Biology is designed for students aiming to go on to Ph.D. programs or enter the workplace in fields such as systematics, evolutionary biology, conservation biology, population genetics, genomics, taxonomy, biodiversity, and biogeography and/or community, population, reproductive, physiological, and evolutionary ecology.

This program is a research-intensive program – students conduct hands-on mentored research training using state-of-the-art facilities with the goal of publishing in scientific journals. It is common for students to travel to scientific meetings and present the results of their research in talks or posters. Students work closely on their research projects with their primary advisor in consultation with their chosen thesis/project committee, which consists of two other faculty members.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

September 30, 2024

Submission deadline

March 31, 2025

Open date

September 30, 2025

Submission deadline

March 31, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree

Program Length

$18270 USD

Cost of Living

$70 USD

Application fee

$16194 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance: $2412 per year
Student Health Service Fee: $552 per year
Recreation and Wellness Centre Fee: $362 per year
Student Body Center Fee: $164 per year
Student Body Association Fee: $108 per year