Earn your M.S. in Biological Sciences in as little as one year with a flexible, no-GRE curriculum. The non-thesis option lets you deepen your expertise in biology while preparing for professional school, teaching, career advancement or further graduate study.
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The non-thesis M.S. in Biological Sciences gives you the flexibility to build advanced knowledge in the areas of biology most relevant to your goals. It is a fit if you want graduate-level preparation but prefer to shape your coursework around your next step rather than complete a thesis.
Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at 麻豆国产:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$14,688 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to 麻豆国产 Financial Aid 鈫$14,688 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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