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Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs at Michigan State University

186 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at MSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

MSU Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

#284 in the U.S.
#3 in Michigan
#30 in the Great Lakes Region

College Factual ranks MSU as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #284 out of 1,362 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 284 of 1,362
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Michigan 3 of 29
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region 30 of 180

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees at MSU

The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 1,274
Master’s 85
Doctoral 85
Graduate Certificate 16

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors at MSU

This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at MSU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Biology, General 612
Neurobiology and Neurosciences 225
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 129
Zoology/Animal Biology 120
Genetics 96
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology 66
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences 66
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology 61
Pharmacology and Toxicology 50
Botany/Plant Biology 25
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology 6
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences 4

MSU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 85 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Master’s Rankings

MSU is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 12
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 97

MSU Graduate Tuition and Fees

$43,022 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $42,682 $47,424
Fees $340 $340

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Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.

MSU gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's degree grads The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Michigan State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 57
Non-Resident Aliens 11
Other Races 3

MSU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 85 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

MSU is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 12
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 89

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 29% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.

MSU gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral degree grads The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Michigan State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 54
Non-Resident Aliens 22
Other Races 3

MSU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Certificate Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 16 graduate certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

MSU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
College Major Top Ranked 2
College Major Top Ranked 5
College Major Top Ranked 20

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.

MSU gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Certificate degree grads The majority of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Michigan State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Undergraduate Study in Biological & Biomedical Sciences at MSU

Undergraduate study is also available at MSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,274

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