Overview

Department of Biology / Department of Biology is located in New Britain, CT, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)
(Certificate)
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5
Doctoral Degrees	23
Other Advanced Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

51

Applied

43

Accepted

38

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	June 1st	May 1st	No
Spring deadline	November 1st	November 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Application form, essay, two letters of recommendation from college instructors familiar with your scientific abilities, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (GPA of 2.70 or higher). Applicants must have GPA of 3.00 or higher in all post-baccalaureate coursework.
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Cumulative GPA 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale (A is 4.00) and grades of B or higher in all required prerequisite courses. Copy of licensure as a registered nurse in one of the 50 states and a current certification in basic life support (BLS). Letter of recommendations, resume, essay, interview. For details, please refer to the website.

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Recommended	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

96

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.25%
Black or African American	3.13%
White or Caucasian	81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	5.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.08%
Unknown	2.08%

Gender

Male (23%)

Female (76%)

Faculty

17

Total faculty

Full-time - 9

Part-time - 8

Male (5)

Female (12)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Marten Recovery, Japanese Beetle Biocontrol Farm
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	25,440

Location & Contact

Address 1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT  06050-4010
United States

Contact Dr. Douglas Carter
Email: CarterD@ccsu.edu
Phone: 860-8322645
Fax: 860-8322594

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