Overview

Program in Biological Sciences / Program in Biological Sciences is located in Pomona, CA.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Biological science

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	16

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 TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who hold a bachelor's degree from a college or university where the principal language of instruction is not English. Thesis Required Find a faculty sponsor who will guide and supervise thesis research.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

50

Applied

29

Accepted

21

Enrolled

Applying

70

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

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

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who hold a bachelor's degree from a college or university where the principal language of instruction is not English.
Master's Degree Requirements	Find a faculty sponsor who will guide and supervise thesis research.

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 2
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

87

Total Graduate Students

2%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	44.83%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	20%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	25.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.15%
Two or more races	5.75%
Unknown	1.15%

Gender

Male (42%)

Female (57%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Ecological and functional morphology; immunology/virology/epidemiology; evolutionary biology; neuroscience; molecular biology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 3801 W Temple Ave
8-119
Pomona, CA  91768
United States

Contact Dr. Erin Questad
Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Biological Sciences
Email: bio_dept@cpp.edu
Phone: 909-869-4038
Fax: 909-869-4078

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