M.S. in Biology 

at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

The Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular destination among international PG students interested in pursuing M.S. in Biology from abroad. The program can be pursued over a duration of 18 to 24 months. The Virginia Commonwealth University M.S. in Biology program is considered part of the top ranked courses in USA. Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 for Virginia Commonwealth University, ranks the course at #91. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must satisfy the specified eligibility criteria and secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and GRE. Interested candidates are required to submit respective admission applications as soon as the admission window opens as there are limited seats to be filled.

The first year tuition fee for M.S. in Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University is around USD 25,956. Students must also plan for some other additional costs they may incur over the duration of studies such as rental, groceries, books, health insurance, etc. The average estimated cost of living at Virginia Commonwealth University is around USD 10,355.

Students are required to pay the first-year tuition fee as per the Virginia Commonwealth University M.S. in Biology fee structure. In addition to tuition costs, students should budget for housing, food, and other utilities, which contribute to the total cost of living, estimated at USD 10,355.

The overall cost may vary depending on additional charges imposed by Virginia Commonwealth University. Students have to pay a total first-year tuition fee of USD 25,956 for M.S. in Biology. Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakup of the Virginia Commonwealth University M.S. in Biology.