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Brigham Young University
Overview
Brigham Young University / Department of Biology is located in Provo, UT, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biological science education |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
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
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 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 Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Prospectus, defense of research, defense of dissertation |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
22
Applied
11
Accepted
9
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate degree | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate degree |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 580 TOEFL IBT score: 85 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$28,000
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
36
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.33% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 72% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5.56% |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (61%)
Female (38%)
Faculty
25
Total faculty
Full-time - 25
Part-time - 0
Male (23)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Systematics, bioinformatics, ecology, evolution |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
4102 LSB
Provo, UT 84602
United States
Provo, UT 84602
United States