📖Introduction

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has a strong emphasis on academic excellence, GVSU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including liberal arts, business, health professions, education, and more. The university's innovative and comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experiences necessary to thrive in their chosen fields and succeed in a competitive job market.

GVSU prides itself on its student-centered approach, providing a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and personal growth. The university is dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusivity and diversity, fostering a sense of community and belonging among its students. With a focus on experiential learning and research opportunities, Grand Valley State University aims to prepare students for successful careers and lifelong learning, emphasizing the importance of leadership, service, and global citizenship.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Biology at Grand Valley State University

Biology is an exciting and dynamic field focusing on the study of living things and the environments they inhabit. Graduates are successfully employed as natural resource managers, environmental consultants, fisheries and wildlife biologists, and ecologists at local, state, and federal levels. Many of our students obtain doctorate degrees. This versatile program allows students to achieve individual goals while serving diverse interests. Students have the opportunity to pursue graduate programs in broad areas such as population genetics, organismal biology, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, and natural resource management. Optional emphases are offered in natural resources and aquatic sciences. Show less
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🏫About Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is known for its student-centered approach, GVSU promotes a culture of collaboration and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore diverse perspectives and develop leadership qualities. The university emphasizes the value of community engagement, aiming to instill in students a sense of social responsibility and global citizenship. With its vibrant campus life and commitment to holistic education, Grand Valley State University provides a supportive and enriching environment for students to grow and excel in their academic pursuits and beyond.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

230 RMB

Tuition fee:

15,768 USD per year

15,768 USD in total

Insurance is 1,900 USD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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