OpenFieldMaster of Science in Biology (Forensic Anthropology & Ecology)
Conducted at the Forensic Research Outdoor Station (FROST), the world's only cold-climate human taphonomy facility studying cold-environment postmortem decay.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BS in biology, anthropology, or chemistry with min. 3.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Forensic research statement and ethics agreement
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters from laboratory mentors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- FROST Research Assistantships with $14,000 annual living stipend and full tuition remission
- Application fee
- $35
- Tuition / joining costs
- $590/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Northern Michigan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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