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| Credits Required |
33
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| Format |
Face To Face
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| Location |
Graduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. 
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| Coursework |
The M.S. in biology is a highly individualized program of study. All program plans will include the following three components:
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| Career Options |
Just as the field of biology is broad, so is the list of career possibilities for biologists. Many biology careers involve the environment, fisheries and wildlife, and laboratory research. For examples please contact the department. Visit gvsu.edu/biology for details.
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| Application Deadline |
Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis, but deadline for graduate assistantship consideration for fall semester is January 15. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The M.S. in Biology degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following careers correlate with those pulled from actual biology postings.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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