Biological Sciences

Supported Degree Objectives


  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Non Degree

Required Supporting Documents


English Proficiency Requirements


  • This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page.

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 Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars 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
    May 15 October 15 No Entry International

Program Contact Information


  • Name LaTonya Ovie
    Title Administrative Assistant
    Phone 219-989-2404
    Email lovie@pnw.edu 
    Web Program Website
    Department Website
    Address Department of Biological Sciences
    Purdue University Northwest
    2200 169th St., NILS 340A
    Hammond, IN 46323
    USA
Purdue Northwest campus