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Hampton University

Department of Biological Sciences

Hampton, VA

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Overview

Department of Biological Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Hampton, VA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 1

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Comp Exam Required for some
Thesis Optional

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9
Applied
1
Accepted
1
Enrolled
11%

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 June 1st Yes
Spring deadline November 1st November 1st No
Summer deadline April 1st February 1st Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE General Test

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards June 30
Types of financial support available Institutionally-sponsored Loans
Scholarship and/or loans
Career or field-related internships
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

10
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 0%
Black or African American 80%
White or Caucasian 10%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (20%)
Female (80%)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Molecular mechanisms responsible for initiation, promotion, and progression of breast, colon, prostate, thyroid, and skin cancers; isolation and characterization of bacteria in natural and contaminated environments and study of probable uses in biocontrol, diabetes, and hypertension, science education, nanoscience, cardiovascular disease, water quality research, increase of oyster production
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address Hampton University
DuPont Hall 101
Hampton, VA  23668
United States
Contact Dr. Jermel Watkins
Chairperson
Email: jermel.watkins@hamptonu.edu
Phone: 757-727-5267
Fax: 757-727-5961

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