MS in Biological Sciences
at Missouri S&T, Rolla

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MS in Biological Sciences
at
Missouri S&T
Overview

The Missouri University of Science and Technology is a popular destination among international PG students interested in starting MS in Biological Sciences from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 18 to 24 months. The MS in Biological Sciences program is considered part of the top ranked courses in USA. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria & secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, PTE and Duolingo. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. The first year tuition fee for MS in Biological Sciences at Missouri University of Science and Technology is around USD 25,285 (INR 2,427,107). Students must also plan for some other additional costs over the duration of studies such as rent, groceries, books, health insurance, etc. The average estimated cost of living at Missouri University of Science and Technology is around USD 10,340 (INR 992,537).

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹24.49 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MS in Biological Sciences

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Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
Highlights
Scholarships

MS in Biological Sciences
at
Missouri S&T
Fees

For enrolling at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, for MS in Biological Sciences, students must pay the tuition and living cost. Moreover, the Missouri University of Science and Technology MS in Biological Sciences fee structure can vary from domestic to international students.

International students must pay the USD 25,285 (INR 2,427,107) for the first year. Along with this, they must be ready for other costs of living such housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. The average Missouri University of Science and Technology cost of living for international students is USD 10,340 (INR 992,537). Check out Missouri University of Science and Technology MS in Biological Sciences on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 24,48,681

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 10,01,359
Insurance	INR 2,52,083

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 96.84325 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 28ᵗʰ July 2026

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MS in Biological Sciences
at
Missouri S&T
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized college or university with a GPA (grade point average or international equivalent) of 3.0/4.0 or better

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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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PTE

Marks - 58/90
NA

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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No specific cutoff mentioned
NA

Duolingo

Marks - 115/160
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MS in Biological Sciences
at
Missouri S&T
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

A statement of purpose is required

LOR

2 Letters of Recommendation (thesis only)
3 Letters of Recommendation are required for Master of Science in Industrial-Organization Psychology, MS in Applied Mathematics, MS Engineering Management and MS Systems Engineering

A resume or curriculum vitae is required

Step two

Additional documents required

Transcripts (in English) from all colleges and universities attended
GRE and/or GMAT test scores
TOEFL or IELTS scores
English Language Requirement

Step three

Start your online application

https://connect.mst.edu/apply/

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 75 = INR 7.21 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

The student's account (to include fees, housing, telephone, traffic violations, etc.) will be billed for the full amount each month with a minimum payment allowed
The minimum payment is derived by dividing the full account balance by the number of scheduled payments remaining in the semester. If a student chooses to pay the minimum payment amount, a 1% per month interest charge will be assessed on the remaining unpaid account balance

Step five

Application deadline

Spring (Jan): 15th Nov

Summer (June): 15th Mar

Fall (Aug): 30th Apr

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

MS in Biological Sciences
at
Missouri S&T
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#44	Aerospace Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2026
#301	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#201	Physics ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2024

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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

60% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Easy going

Fun loving

Internships3.2

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.8

Quality of faculty4

Student Life4

Value for money3.6

Public transportation2

Safety4.8

Indian Food3.4

Permanent Immigration4

Anonymous

Master of Science in Engineering Management - Batch of 2025

3.5

One of the best core department college.

Tips: Missouri S&T has limited part-time opportunities, and its tuition fees are higher compared to other schools. However, it is very popular in core departments like civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mining engineering etc. Offers strong hands-on practice with good faculty. The faculty is very approachable, and friendly and will help you in any situation. Overall, I am pretty satisfied with the course, college and the country.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 400

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70000

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2024Read more

Sumanth B

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

3.9

Costly but friendly and supportive college environment.

Tips: Students should know that there is a scholarship but the scholarship amount didn't cover much of my expenses. The university is good, but not great, and the tuition is expensive. Fortunately, there are multiple on-campus part-time jobs that can help offset your monthly expenses. If you can get a job that allows you to work from home, that would be even better.

Likes (Safety): It is very safe in Roll. We don't need to worry about our safety. The college has university police who are available 24/7. They patrol all the areas, and there is no worry of getting afraid of some cultures. I have never seen them in my two years of stay.

Dislikes (Public transportation): There is no public transport at all. We need to get rides from our friends or seniors who have cars. It's like locally, they give you free rides, and if you are going out of town, you need to pay around 70 Dollars to go to the airport. Because the nearest airport is 110 smiles from Roll.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 400

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75950

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Engineering Management - Batch of 2024

4.0

Decent and peaceful college environment.

Tips: I did not experience any cultural shift while studying at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. I received an international provost's scholarship, which helped to offset my expenses. I am satisfied with the university, especially the coursework. In addition, I was able to earn some extra money by working as a student teaching assistant. All kinds of events are organized by the university irrespective of nation. There are organizations for every nation they do celebrate everything. Roll is the safest city without any violence and gun culture. I have never been into any student clubs or communities which are not that great and interesting for me.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Rolla is a small city, so there aren't any Indian restaurants. There is one Indian grocery store, but it has a limited selection, so you have to travel all the way to St. Louis to get what you need. There are a lot of American fast food restaurants, and you can get basic vegetables at Walmart.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 350

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

2.9

Missouri University of Science and Technology is good but can be better.

Tips: It can be tough to enrol on your preferred courses due to high demand or availability, which can be frustrating sometimes so it's smart to have alternatives. There will be student activities about which you'll be notified through email, just keep an eye out for them. I got a scholarship but I'm not sure if they're still offering as much or anything at all. Finding a part-time depends on the competition. Your chances are the best if you're one of the early applicants. Part-time positions fill out quickly. Roll is a peaceful city. You can hang out at the library if it gets boring. The low cost of living is definitely a plus.

Likes (Safety): The city is quite safe. You won't see a lot of people around except for department stores etc. You can walk to places without worrying about your safety. Most of the people are friendly and willing to help. Since most of the students live with their friends, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Public transportation is not available. Students usually carpool or get rides from other students for some amount. I am not sure about Uber's availability 24/7. But I did take it a couple of times and didn't face any problems or you could get a friend who has a car and share the expenses for it.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 500

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 27 Sep 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS Information Science and Technology - Batch of 2025

4.1

Your skills and talent matters a lot to get the job.

Tips: Students should know that the branch details are very important. If your branch is good, it can be helpful in getting a good professor. Also, based on your performance, you can become a TA or RA, which will reduce your college fees and provide a monthly stipend.

Likes (Part time work): On campus, part-time times are very good. You can easily get them for living expenses. For daily expenses, you can earn correctly and you can get time to get good knowledge and change to learn the subjects, and as the cost of living is too low compared to other states, coming to location wise, it is a little boring area so you won't get all the facilities here.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Due to the lack of public transport and shuttle services, connecting to other area locations is difficult as students face significant challenges with transportation. Students are given rides, and there is a lot of availability for student rides. It is a little easier to manage transportation, but if you have a car, it is a good location for expenditures.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 525

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2024Read more

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MS in Biological Sciences
at
Missouri S&T
Highlights

The Biological Sciences Department offers both a thesis and a non-thesis degree track for a Master of Science in Biology
A graduate degree in Biological Sciences allows students to enhance their career marketability and further their education
This program has the unique advantage of being part of a rich history of scientific application that includes patent development, deep connections with the leading scientific and technological industries, and innovative solutions to challenging global problems
Graduate students in the Department work closely with faculty advisors and other students to design, execute, and interpret experiments that answer basic and applied scientific questions
Research interest areas include:
Biomaterials
Cell biology
Energetics
Freshwater ecology
Microbiology
Plant evolution
Sleep
Stem cell biology
Toxicology