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Jackson State University

Department of Biology

Jackson, MS

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Overview

Department of Biology / Department of Biology is located in Jackson, MS, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Environmental science
Master of Science (MS) Environmental science
Master of Science (MS) Biology

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 4
Doctoral Degrees 3
Other Advanced Degrees 0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

49
Enrolled

Applying

25
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline March 1st March 1st Yes
Spring deadline October 15th October 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE General Test

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 520
TOEFL IBT score: 69

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 1
Types of financial support available Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Career or field-related internships
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

49
Total Graduate Students
6%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 2.04%
Black or African American 77.55%
White or Caucasian 14%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (20%)
Female (79%)

Faculty

24
Total faculty
Full-time - 19
Part-time - 5
Male (10)
Female (14)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Comparative studies on the carbohydrate composition of marine macroalgae, host-parasite relationship between the spruce budworm and entomepathogen fungus
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address P.O. Box 18540
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS  39217
United States
Contact Dr. Timothy Turner
Chair
Email: timothy.turner@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2586
Fax: 601-203-5139

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