Advisor: Silvia Rossbach,
3923 Wood Hall

The Master of Arts in Biological Sciences is a non-thesis, coursework-based degree covering the broad areas of biology. The program is designed to provide flexibility in coursework to enhance student’s breadth and depth in numerous sub-disciplines in biology while meeting individual needs and interests. The degree may serve as preparation for continued graduate or professional study or for positions in the private or public sector.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the master’s program, both departmental and University requirements must be met. Application materials must be obtained from both the Department of Biological Sciences at wmich.edu/biology/academics/master-arts or (269) 387-5600 and the Office of Admissions at www.wmich.edu/apply/graduate/ or (269) 387-2000 for domestic students or Office of International Services and Student Affairs at wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/apply or (269) 387-5865 for international students.

1. Completed university and departmental application forms, including fees;
2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended, indication that the applicant has
   • earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 and
   • taken appropriate courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics;
3. Official scores for the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test, or of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), or of the Dental Admission Test (DAT), or of the Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT) submitted to the Office of Admissions;
4. Three letters of recommendation;
5. A cover letter highlighting the student’s accomplishments to date and indicating how graduate work at Western Michigan University will further the applicant’s career goals.