📖Introduction

The College of Staten Island is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, contributing significantly to the higher education landscape in the region. The college stands out for its commitment to accessibility, providing affordable and quality education to a broad spectrum of students.

With a sprawling campus and modern facilities, CSI is home to a dynamic faculty dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering critical thinking. The academic programs span various disciplines, including liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences, catering to the diverse interests and career aspirations of its student body. CSI emphasizes a student-centric approach, encouraging research, community engagement, and experiential learning to prepare graduates for the challenges of the professional world. The campus, overlooking the scenic Staten Island surroundings, provides an inspiring backdrop for academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, contributing to a holistic and enriching college experience.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Biology - General Biology at College of Staten Island

The Master of Science in Biology requires 30 credits. For the degree, students may choose between two tracks: the general biology track and the biotechnology track. Students in both tracks are required to conduct a research-based thesis. As soon as possible but before completion of 15 credits, all students will assemble their Master’s Committee. The student's committee will consist of at least three members, two of whom must be faculty in the Department of Biology, one of whom will be the student's primary advisor and be responsible for guiding the student through the program. Students may choose a primary advisor outside the Biology Department upon approval of the Program Coordinator. The Master of Science degree program in Biology is designed to provide research training and experience in the discipline of biology and allow students to specialize in such areas as biotechnology, molecular/cellular biology and evolution, ecology, and behavior. The program is an appropriate foundation for students whose current goal is a terminal master’s degree as a credential for laboratory or field research and for students who intend to continue to study toward a doctorate program. Show less
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🏫About College of Staten Island

The College of Staten Island (CSI) stands as a beacon of academic excellence within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. As a leading institution in Staten Island, CSI is known for its commitment to accessibility, offering a diverse range of programs across liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. With a focus on student empowerment, CSI provides a vibrant learning environment where research, community engagement, and experiential learning take center stage. The dedicated faculty and modern facilities underscore CSI's mission to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving world, making it a dynamic hub for higher education in the region.

🏠 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:

561 RMB

Tuition fee:

21,080 USD per year

42,160 USD in total

❓✅❌ 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: Bachelor's.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, 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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