Overview

Program in Biology / Program in Biology is located in Statesboro, GA.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	25

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 minimum GPA of 2.8, BS in Biology or closely related field, 2 letters of reference, statement of career goals to explain why you are interested in pursuing the degree and to explain your long term career plans Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some Public exit seminar; terminal exam; non-thesis option (course-based)

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

143

Applied

27

Accepted

20

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	April 1st	April 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	November 15th	November 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Minimum GPA of 2.8, BS in Biology or closely related field, 2 letters of reference, statement of career goals to explain why you are interested in pursuing the degree and to explain your long term career plans

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 15
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships 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

58

Total Graduate Students

10%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.62%
Black or African American	10.34%
White or Caucasian	60%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	1.72%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	5.17%
Unknown	3.45%

Gender

Male (29%)

Female (70%)

Faculty

43

Total faculty

Full-time - 43

Part-time - 0

Male (25)

Female (18)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Behavior, evolution and ecology, molecular biology, physiology, parasitology, vector-borne diseases, natural resources, coastal plain science
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address P.O. Box
Statesboro, GA  30460
United States

Contact Dr. John M. Carroll
Program Director
Email: jcarroll@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-4587
Fax: 912-478

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