Master of Science in Life Sciences
at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

4.1 /5

(14 Reviews)

A Shiksha Grade
Public University
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Master of Science in Life Sciences
at
Virginia Tech
Overview

Virginia Tech`s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offers Master of Science in Life Sciences Degree program. The 2 years course of Master of Science in Life Sciences is offered by the Virginia Tech. To pursue Degree Master of Science in Life Sciences fees for international students is USD 26407.0. The Virginia Tech Master of Science in Life Sciences requirement for international students are IELTS and TOEFL. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 3.0/4.

Duration	2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹22.25 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
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Master of Science in Life Sciences
at
Virginia Tech
Highlights

This program is offered in Virginia Tech

Master of Science in Life Sciences
at
Virginia Tech
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#9	Civil Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2024
#89	Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering QS, 2024
#92	Engineering THE (Times Higher Education), 2024

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Master of Science in Life Sciences
at
Virginia Tech
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants should have completed or be near completion of a B.S. degree in agricultural and life sciences or a field closely associated with a graduate degree in the discipline

Greater and strong scientific writing and communication skills are required

Applicants should have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
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TOEFL

Marks - 90/120
TOEFL scores of 20 or greater in Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading subsections are required

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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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Master of Science in Life Sciences
at
Virginia Tech
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 22,25,318

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,52,589
Insurance	INR 3,17,951
Transportation	INR 2,03,091
Library Fee	INR 9,523
Equipment Fee	INR 50,899
Comprehensive Fees	INR 2,26,181
Books	INR 94,382
Personal	INR 3,48,035
Application fee	INR 6,320
Total approximate fees	INR 25,08,971

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 17ᵗʰ December 2024

Master of Science in Life Sciences
at
Virginia Tech

Scholarships

Scholarship information is not available. You can apply to non-college specific scholarships available for USA.

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Virginia Tech
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Vibe of Campus

Friendly
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Fun loving

Student Views

43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.8

Part time work4.2

Post study jobs4.1

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.6

Safety4.4

Indian Food3.3

Permanent Immigration3.3

Akhil Anand Verified Icon

MS in Environmental Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by Virginia Tech

4.1

The university helps you to grow and be independent.

Tips: I did experience a cultural shift in a good way. The people here are more open and friendly and there is a lot of mutual respect one holds for others including strangers. On the same token, the environment is a lot more competitive and lonelier so that can be tricky to navigate.

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2024Read more

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MS in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2024

Offered by Virginia Tech

3.8

It was a fulfilling and enlightening experience.

Tips: Students should enjoy their time here and try to avoid getting too stressed as the academic pressure can be intense and it is recommended that you keep a healthy work-life balance. Talk to your professors and keep up your classroom engagement as these points can matter. The faculty is very helpful and understanding and will provide you with every insight required to succeed in your career.

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by Virginia Tech

3.4

A great academic and research University filled with opportunities

Tips: I experienced a cultural shift from India because here the accessibility of purchasing items is less. For example, buying stationery, clothes etc. has limited options. Mainly because Blackburg town is in a remote area. We only have a few groceries here. I got a teaching assistantship during my course. I got it with my admission offer. I think one of the reasons for getting it was that previously, I had taught students of 9th and 10th grade at an NGO. Also, if you have good grades and academic knowledge, your chances of getting these scholarships are high. I also got a research assistantship for one semester by working under a Professor. The course is high-ranked, the university is well-equipped for research and the education is worthy. There is a fast-paced environment here and every course that we take involves many practical deliverables.

Likes (Value for money): The ranking of Virginia Teach is good for Industrial and Systems Engineering and especially for Human Factors concentration. The faculty and research laboratories are equipped with instruments to carry out research. So, overall, it can provide a good return on investment. Hence, I gave it a good rating.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are two restaurants nearby which offer Indian food. First one is India Garden which provides Indian curries at the price of around $16-17. The curry comes with a price. However, the other options like Naan, roti are expensive. Also, the taste of the food is not that great but potion size was good. The second restaurant, Humro Kitchen offers some options like Momos and many Indian Curries. There also each item is priced between $15-20. However, the potion size is small and the taste is also not good. I prefer to cook at home myself. Also, I take frozen Chapatis from Oasis Asian Market.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Statistics - Batch of 2025

Offered by Virginia Tech

4.2

It is one of a kind experience worth reminiscing about.

Tips: Students should take advantage of their time here by collaborating on projects, going to the career fair and engaging with their peer group as the Virginia Tech experience is also essential to build yourself for the workforce. It would be wise to come with a scholarship that too for one of the programs that is ranked highly among the university.

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Computer Science and Applications - Batch of 2025

Offered by Virginia Tech

3.5

A review on MS CS at Virginia Tech

Tips: The MS thesis programme has good funding options than the MEng one. Be interview-ready before you join college. The college and academic curriculum will satisfy you. If you get a TA/RA, apart from a tuition waiver you will be paid 2000$ a month. Contact professors once you get admitted.

Likes (Part time work): The college has good academic finding options like TA/RA. Also, there are plenty of dining jobs. TA/RA comes with a tuition waiver while dining jobs pay 17$ per hour which can cover your living expenses. Time management can be pretty tight as you need to spend 2-3 hrs a day.

Dislikes (Indian Food): The town is in Blacksburg. It's a pretty small town and there are no Indian restaurants. The nearest big city is Washington DC. So in the college town, there aren't any authentic Indian restaurants. But it has good American food. I prefer cooking myself.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2024Read more

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