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. Depending on your interests, you may explore topics such as conservation biology, ecology, genetics, wildlife biology, microbiology, physiology, neuroscience, evolution, toxicology, biotechnology and other specialized areas.
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 HongKongDoll:
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 HongKongDoll Financial Aid →$14,688 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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