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    Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS)

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    Honolulu, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $42,156.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Honolulu, US. Tuition is $42,156 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Provides foundation in infectious disease microbiology and immunology with research experience in tropical medicine. Requires coursework, thesis research, thesis, and oral examination.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min General GRE exam (no minimum or cutoff stated)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum scores = 580/237/92
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $42,156 across 30 required credits.
    Is Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa online or in-person?
    Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered in-person.
    How long does Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa take to complete?
    Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    Is Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Post-completion work rights for Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa: 12 months OPT (US), potential 24 months STEM OPT extension