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Case Western Reserve University
Overview
Case Western Reserve University / Department of Biology is located in Cleveland, OH, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
99
Applied
46
Accepted
16
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Statement of objectives; three letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Statement of objectives; three letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 577 TOEFL IBT score: 90 |
|
| IELTS: Recommended |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
79
Total Graduate Students
6%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
93%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.06% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| White or Caucasian | 46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 5.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.27% |
| Unknown | 5.06% |
Gender
Male (56%)
Female (43%)
Faculty
29
Total faculty
Full-time - 25
Part-time - 4
Male (12)
Female (17)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Cellular, developmental, and molecular biology; genetics; genetic engineering; biotechnology; ecology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Contact
Mark Willis
Professor and Chair, Department of Biology
Email: mark.willis@case.edu
Phone: 216-368-4358
Fax: 216-368-4762
Professor and Chair, Department of Biology
Email: mark.willis@case.edu
Phone: 216-368-4358
Fax: 216-368-4762
