College of Life Sciences
Provo, UT
242
Students
Suburban
Setting
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College of Life Sciences
Overview
Brigham Young University / College of Life Sciences is located in Provo, UT, in a suburban setting.
Departments & Programs
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 55 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 10 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Prospectus. defense of research, defense of thesis |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (biology) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Prospectus, defense of research, defense of dissertation |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
130
Applied
72
Accepted
59
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
| Winter deadline | Not reported | February 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.2 for last 60 hours of course work | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (biology) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.2 for last 60 hours of course work | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 580 TOEFL IBT score: 85 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$38,000
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
242
Total Graduate Students
31%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
68%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.02% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0.83% |
| White or Caucasian | 83% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.83% |
| Asian | 5.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (48%)
Female (51%)
Faculty
154
Total faculty
Full-time (143)
Part-time (11)
Male (123)
Female (31)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Biology, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology, environmental science |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 8,166,106 |
Location & Contact
Address
5000 LSB
Provo, UT 84602
United States
Provo, UT 84602
United States