The Master of Science in Biological Sciences offers students the opportunity to pursue advanced training in many areas of modern biology.
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"I chose to attend EIU because it presented me with a lot of great opportunities to pursue my dream and it has a lot of great beneficial additions. I visited there and was immediately interested and they offer great deals to students and it just feels like I will have a great time there."Jerica NewellClass of 2030, Pre-nursing biological sciences major
The size of the program facilitates close contact between the student and graduate faculty from the Department of Biological Sciences. Experiences provided by the graduate faculty in formal courses, research laboratories, and in diverse field situations are the basis not only for degree requirements but also for continuation of their postgraduate education and placement in a career in the biological sciences.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$14,688 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$14,688 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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