The Graduate School

Biological Sciences

Supported Degree Objectives

  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Non Degree

Required Supporting Documents

English Proficiency Requirements

Master's Degree Program Requirements

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
  • Students may be admitted with conditions of continued enrollment under the following three circumstances:
    • 1.) When the applicant's background shows some academic deficiency.
    • 2.) When the applicant's GPA at the institution from which he/she most recently graduated is lower than 3.0/4.0. In addition, the Graduate School may place a condition on the amount of prior coursework available for use on a graduate plan of study.
    • 3.) When a required supporting document from the applicant is missing.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Spring Summer
    August 15 December 15 May 15 U.S. Citizen
    June 1 October 1 No Entry International

Program Contact Information

  • Name LaTonya Ovie
    Title Graduate Coordinator
    Phone 219-989-2404
    Email lovie@pnw.edu 
    Web Program Website
    Department Website
    Address Department of Biological Sciences
    Purdue University Northwest
    2200 169th St., Gyte 298
    Hammond, IN 46323
    USA
Purdue Northwest campus