Pursue advanced training in many areas of modern biology. Close contact with graduate faculty, research laboratories and field experiences prepare you for a career or further study, and you can choose a thesis, internship or non-thesis track.
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"I chose to attend Eastern mainly because I got offered a spot on the cross country and track team. I started running in high school and by my senior year I had no clue if I wanted to continue running or not. If not, I planned on attending UIUC, but I still had been unsure."Ashlyn DenneyBiological Sciences | Class of 2028
The M.S. in Biological Sciences offers advanced training in many areas of modern biology. It is a fit if you want hands-on research or field experience, are preparing for a career in the biological sciences or plan to continue your postgraduate education. You choose a thesis, internship or non-thesis track and build experience in formal courses, research laboratories and diverse field situations.
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. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$14,688 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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