MS in Integrative Biology
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Research Based on Your Interests in Biology
Earn your Master of Science in Integrative Biology at Kennesaw State University, located near Atlanta, Georgia. The MSIB program, with thesis & non-thesis tracks, prepares you to become a scientist who understands the links between scientific disciplines, concepts, and organizational scales when working to solve complex life science problems.
Program Snapshot:
- Format: In Person
- Credit Hours: 36
- Cost: Tuition/Fees
- Entry Terms: Fall
- Time to Complete: 2 years
- Application Deadlines:
- Fall Priority: January 15
- Fall Final: April 1
Career Options
There are many careers options available with an advanced degree in the field of biology, including:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is a STEM undergraduate degree required for MSIB entry?
Students must have a core competency in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, with a degree focus in one of these areas. If you do not have a strong background in these areas, you may be conditionally accepted into the graduate program contingent upon you taking the required undergraduate courses to better prepare you for success in the MSIB program.
Complete the Request for Information form at the top of the webpage to get more details about the program's admissions requirements and curriculum.
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What can you do with a Master's in Integrative Biology?
There are many careers options available with an advanced degree in the field of biology, including:
- Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Zoologist
- Wildlife Biologist
- Biological Technician
- Soil and Water Conservationist
- Forest and Conservation Technician
- Forensic Science Technician
- Animal Scientist
- Agricultural Inspector
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What financial assistance is available for graduate students?
As a qualified admitted student to the MSIB program, you could be awarded a teaching or research assistantship. This award includes a tuition waiver and a stipend for the first ten months in the program. For more details about Graduate Assistantships, complete the RFI form. -
Can KSU undergraduates take MS in Integrative Biology courses?
Double Owl Pathways offer undergraduate students the opportunity to obtain their undergraduate and graduate degrees faster and at a significantly lower cost than if they pursued each degree independently.
Current KSU undergraduate students interested in the MSIB degree may have an option for a Double Owl Pathway. Submit your contact information in the RFI form for details about the available pathways.
Program Benefits
- Curriculum Flexibility: Customized to fit your research interests and career goals.
- Thesis & Non-Thesis Options: Research that fits your career plans, in academia or industry.
- Well-Equipped Research Facilities: Research a wide variety of organisms, including animals, plants, and microorganisms.
- Stipends & Tuition Waivers: Teaching or research assistantships available include tuition waiver and stipend.
Department Contact Information
College of Science and Mathematics
Kennesaw State University
Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology
Dept of Ecology, Evolution, & Organismal Biology
370 Paulding Ave NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (M-F)
Phone: (470) 309-0314
Email: ksugrad@kennesaw.edu