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    Program facts

    University of Bridgeport
    Bridgeport, USA
    • Program type
      Master's
    • Duration
      2 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      12,870 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      August, January

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    Program Overview

    What the University of Bridgeport says about their program:
    "UB’s Master of Arts and Master of Science in Biology degree programs offer a contemporary curriculum that emphasizes the principles and experimental approaches of modern biology. They are designed to address the diverse needs of each type of graduate-level biology student. Both programs cover a wide-range of biological sub-disciplines, such as toxicology, ecology, and genetics, to prepare you for greater opportunities both professionally and academically."

    Admissions requirements

    We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

    Postgraduate academic requirements

    • Official college transcript indicating courses completed and grades (secondary/high school transcript may be requested)
    • 2.7 to 3.0 out of 4.0 (varies by program)
    • GMAT/GRE (varies by program)

    English proficiency

    Undergraduate

    • TOEFL iBT: 75
    • IELTS: 6.0
    • Duolingo: 90
    • PTE: 53
    • EIKEN: Grade 2A

    Postgraduate

    • TOEFL iBT: 80
    • IELTS: 6.0
    • Duolingo: 95
    • PTE: 58
    • EIKEN: Grade Pre-1

    English proficiency waivers

    • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score: 450
    • ACT Exam English Section: 19
    • An official “O” level or “A” level certificate in English
    • One semester of College English Composition from an accredited American university
    • International baccalaureate (IB) program “English A” higher level examination
    • University EPT
    • Visa-seeking international applicants with secondary or post-secondary degrees from the United States and/or these select countries listed below are exempt from providing proof of English proficiency with their application package:
    • Countries:* Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (excluding Québec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Lesotho, Liberia, Mauritius, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe

    Documents required

    Undergraduate

    • Application form
    • Academic transcript
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Copy of passport
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • At least one letter of recommendation in English
    • Original personal statement/essay (250-500 words)
    • Proof of funding

    Graduate

    • Application form
    • Academic transcript
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Copy of passport
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Two letters of recommendation in English
    • Original personal statement/essay (250-500 words)
    • Resume or C.V.
    • Proof of funding

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: US$35,760 per year
    • Graduate tuition: from $15,660 to $18,270 per year

    Funding

    Undergraduate

    General academic scholarships Academic scholarships range from $5,000 to $20,000 per academic year, and are based on academic excellence and English proficiency. No separate application form is required to be considered for these scholarships.

    • Trustee Scholarship: US$20,000 per year
    • Presidential Scholarship: US$15,000 per year
    • Provost’s Scholarship: US$12,500 per year
    • Dean’s Achievement Scholarship: US$10,000 per year
    • Academic Achievement Grant: US$5,000 per year
    • Athletic Scholarship: Varies

    Graduate

    International Graduate Scholarship

    • Amount: From US$3,000 to US$4,000
    • Requirements: These awards are based on the student’s academic achievement and test scores. No additional form is needed. The scholarship will be for the international student’s first year of study, split equally between the first two semesters. All graduate students with a scholarship must take 9 credits per semester.

    Visa requirements for University of Bridgeport

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    USA student visa requirements