Department of Biological Sciences

Overview

Boise State University / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Boise, ID, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biomolecular sciences
Master of Science (MS)	Biology
Master of Arts (MA)	Biology
Master of Science (MS)	Raptor biology

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

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

Admissions

Applying

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

60

Total Graduate Students

6%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.67%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	85%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.67%
Two or more races	1.67%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (31%)

Female (68%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Soil and stream microbial ecology, avian ecology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1910 University Drive
Boise, ID  83725-1515
United States

Contact Dr. Kevin Feris
Chair
Email: kevinferis@boisestate.edu
Phone: 208-426-4267

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