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Kent State University
Overview
Kent State University / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Kent, OH, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Biological sciences | Ecology |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biological sciences | Physiology |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biological sciences | Cell biology |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biological sciences | Botany |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences | Ecology |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences | Physiology |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences | Cell biology |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences | Botany |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Biological sciences |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
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 Thesis Required for some Departmental seminar presentation about research (for MS) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required Departmental seminar presentation about research, admitted to doctoral candidacy following written and oral candidacy |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
27
Applied
15
Accepted
11
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | December 5th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, official transcripts, goal statement, three letters of recommendation, list of up to five potential faculty advisors, undergraduate coursework roughly equivalent to a biology minor | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Official transcripts, goal statement, three letters of recommendation, list of up to five potential faculty advisors, baccalaureate degree with strong background in biology and related subjects such as chemistry and mathematics |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
65
Total Graduate Students
15%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
84%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.62% |
| White or Caucasian | 64% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.08% |
| Unknown | 7.69% |
Gender
Male (33%)
Female (66%)
Faculty
31
Total faculty
Full-time - 28
Part-time - 3
Male (19)
Female (12)
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
United States
Kent, OH 44242-0001
United States
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