About Biology in Hofstra University
Build a strong career path in biology with hands-on, advanced research that will prepare you for professional studies, doctoral work, or employment in a variety of fields, including medicine, biotech, conservation, and education. Choose either a Master of Science (MS) or Master of Arts (MA) in Biology, with a concentration in marine and freshwater biology or cell and molecular biology. Our faculty’s research interests range from cell and developmental biology to parasitology, endocrinology, and the scholarship of teaching, so you can individualize your training depending on your interests.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
- PTE :53
Hofstra University Highlights
| Type |
Private |
| Campus |
Suburban |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
| Intake |
Fall/Spring/Summer |
| No of Degrees |
UG - 6, PG – 14 |
| No of Programs |
UG – 165, PG - 175 |
| Total Student Enrollment |
10,444 |
| Faculty |
1,154 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
13:1 |
| Graduation Rate |
55% |
| Acceptance Rate |
68% |
| Average Financial Award |
35,080 USD |
| Estimated UG Student Cost |
66,338 USD |
Hofstra University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Tuition |
$48,315 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
| Other Fees |
$1,095 |
| Room and Board |
$16,168 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,050 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$68,628 |
