MSc

Biomedical Sciences: Microbiology/Infectious Diseases

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    27,161USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep

Program overview

What Long Island University Post says about their program:

The 36-credit Master of Science Program in Biomedical Sciences offers advanced courses in a curriculum particularly well suited to those who wish to work in a research laboratory, individuals seeking acceptance into post-graduate professional schools (e.g., medical or dental school) and students seeking a career in basic science research who are planning to continue in doctoral programs.

Students are taught by expert faculty specializing in the fields of microbiology, hematology, immunology and clinical biochemistry. Students may join the laboratories of faculty and acquire excellent research experience.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Proof of successful completion of high school or its equivalent

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Proof of successful completion of bachelor's degree or its equivalent

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    75

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • PTE

    50

  • Duolingo

    100

  • TOEFL Essentials

    ** 9.0

Graduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • PTE

    58

  • Duolingo

    105

  • TOEFL Essentials

    ** 9.0

Please note that major specific post graduate and PhD may have their own English Language Proficiency Testing requirements. 100 Duolingo score or 6.0 IELTS score for the following programs: Computer Science MS, Artificial Intelligence MS, Data Anal & Strat Bus Intel MS.

English proficiency waivers

  • Proof of Citizenship from a country where English is the official language
  • Graduate from high school or postsecondary school in any country where English is the official language or attended an international school that follows that educational system
  • A high school diploma from a four-year U.S. high school, without ESL support
  • IGSCE, GCSE, or GCE
  • SAT 460 on Critical Reading Section
  • ACT 18 on English Section
  • A college level English composition course from an accredited institution in the US with a C or better
  • IB students may submit ENGLISH A1/A2 or B1/B2 results with a score of 4 or better
  • Norway students who have obtained the Upper Secondary Certificate
  • Successfully completion of the LIU English Language Institute
  • O Level or A-Level English with a grade of E or higher
  • AP English exam with a score of 4 or better

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • SAT or ACT scores (optional)
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement or essay

Some programs have additional requirements. Transfer students who studied outside the US must submit a NACES evaluation in order to receive transfer credit.

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT or GRE scores (if applicable)
  • Copy of passport
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV

Some programs have additional requirements. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree that is less than three years in duration may be required to submit a NACES evaluation.

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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from US$40,248 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from US$26,367 to US$53,390 per year

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Visa requirements for Long Island University Post

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