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Biology, Master of Science

The graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Science in Biology prepares students to apply basic scientific principles to the practical biological problems encountered in business, industry, government, and education. Graduates from the program will be able to apply the techniques of scientific research to real-world biological problems. Course work may include several important areas relevant to biology, including biotechnology, bio-fuels, statistics, environmental, molecular, and cellular biology.

A unique feature of the program is its 3+2 plan which is described in the Biology 3+2 Plan description. The 3+2 plan allows a student to simultaneously receive a BS and an MS degree in five years.

There are three options for MS degrees in Biology. Both the Thesis MS option and the Internship MS option must be completed on campus and only one course per year may be completed online.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Colorado State University-Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, all candidates who are extended an offer of employment must complete and pass a background check. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV or credit check.

All new hires must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States within 3 days of hire.

For positions requiring a degree, candidates must provide an official transcript to Human Resources within 30 days of hire.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

English-proficiency requirements for all programs (except Nursing and MBA)

A minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based test, a minimum score of 61 on the TOEFL internet-based (iBT);
A minimum band score of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test; or
A minimum score of 95 on the Duolingo English Test (for undergraduate programs only-excludes undergraduate nursing).

English-proficiency requirements for Nursing and MBA programs.

A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based test, a minimum score of 79-80 on the TOEFL internet-based (iBT) or
A minimum band score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test
A minimum score of 110 on the Duolingo English Test for undergraduate nursing (not accepted for graduate programs).

Colorado State University - Pueblo

Pueblo , Colorado ,United States