Department of Biology

Overview

California State University, Northridge / Department of Biology is located in Northridge, CA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	31

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

58

Applied

22

Accepted

16

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 15th	Not reported	Yes
Spring deadline	October 15th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE Subject Test, GRE General Test

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

66

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.7%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	53%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	7.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	4.55%
Unknown	10.61%

Gender

Male (45%)

Female (54%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Cell adhesion, cancer research, fishery research
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA  91330
United States

Contact Dr. Larry Allen
Chair
Phone: 818-677-3356

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