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    Zoology (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $51,900.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $51,900 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The Department of Integrative Biology (formerly Zoology) provides a wide variety of opportunities to students interested in graduate study in biology. The M.S. (Plan A) is a research-intensive degree leading to a thesis based on high-quality, original research. The M.S. (Plan B) is a course-work intensive degree that does not require a thesis but does require a one-semester independent project involving original scholarship.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Nov 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Score of 79 with no subscore below 17
    IELTS
    required
    Min Score of 6.5 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $51,900 across 30 required credits.
    Is Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    Is Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Zoology (M.S.) at Michigan State University: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)