Department of Biology

Overview

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis / Department of Biology is located in Indianapolis, IN, 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	38
Other Advanced Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

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

Admissions

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

65

Application Fee - International

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	June 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	April 1
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

77

Total Graduate Students

18%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.19%
Black or African American	2.6%
White or Caucasian	54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	14.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	3.9%
Unknown	1.3%

Gender

Male (44%)

Female (55%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Cell and model membranes, cell and molecular biology, immunology, oncology, developmental biology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 420 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN  46202
United States

Contact Theodore R. Cummins
Chair
Phone: 317-278-9342

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