Varies by Term
Recommended deadlines:
Fall entry: April 1
Spring entry: October 1
Summer entry: March 1
We will continue to accept applications after recommended deadlines if there is space in the program.
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Recommended deadlines:
Fall entry: April 1
Spring entry: October 1
Summer entry: March 1
We will continue to accept applications after recommended deadlines if there is space in the program.
The program can typically be completed in two years.
Cost consists of program tuition (cost per credit times number of credits) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees.
We are proud of our 90% success rate for student placement in advanced degrees after completing our program.
The thesis track provides the research experience needed for students who wish to apply to Ph.D. programs, teach, or work in research positions. Students complete two thesis courses, a course in research design, a course in biostatistics, and nine courses related to research interests.
The non-thesis track is similar to the thesis track and also takes two years, but the scientific inquiry can be an applied research project, rather than the pure, basic research required for a thesis project. For example, a student might wish to explore different pedagogical strategies for teaching high school students, or perform environmental monitoring. Students complete an independent study project, a course in study design, a course in biostatistics, a course in scientific dissemination, and nine courses related to biological interests.
Chatham's primary mission is teaching, so we offer our MSBio program because we know there is a need for it in our community. We know the program is successful because of the high success rate of our graduates.
— LISA LAMBERT, Ph.D., professor of biology and AVP for Undergraduate Learning
Chatham has a state-of-the-art cadaver lab that provides hands-on-training, education, and preparation in the study of anatomy, disease sites, dissection, and surgical techniques. A number of cadaver lab visits are available for interested students.
Schedule a VisitBy engaging in guided research projects, students have opportunities to learn cutting edge theoretical and practical skills, while exploring interests in human physiology, evolution, microbiology, environmental chemistry, computational modeling, and more.
Learn MoreAdmitted students who plan to start in the fall term may apply for one of the limited number of assistantships available, typically to provide research assistance, lab assistance, or teaching assistance to undergraduate courses. Graduate assistantships offer funding in the form of tuition remission in the fall and spring terms.
Learn MoreBy choosing four of the five electives in approved Healthcare Informatics courses, students in the non-thesis track can earn a Healthcare Informatics Certificate in addition to the MS degree.
Learn MoreLooking to enhance your credentials to apply to medical, dental, physician assistant, or veterinary schools? Chatham offers a one-year Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies degree offering professional preparation for success in health science programs.
Learn MoreRecent graduates have gone on to hold the following positions: Ph.D. Pharmacology graduate student at Duquesne University, newborn audiologist at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, science education and research coordinator at Phipps Conservatory, medical laboratory scientist at Perkin Elmer Genetics.