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Kent State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Kent , OH
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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 | Botany |
Master of Science (MS) | Biological sciences | Ecology |
Master of Science (MS) | Biological sciences | Physiology |
Master of Science (MS) | Biological sciences | Cell biology |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences | Cell biology |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences | Ecology |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences | Physiology |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences | Botany |
Master of Arts (MA) | Biological sciences |
Degrees Awarded
Degree | Number Awarded |
---|---|
Master's Degrees | 8 |
Doctoral Degrees | 9 |
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? |
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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; After completing the required coursework, students complete the doctoral program by being admitted to candidacy, by proposing a research project to the faculty, and by completing and defending that research with a written dissertation before a faculty committee. Thesis Required Departmental seminar presentation about research, admitted to doctoral candidacy following written and oral candidacy |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53
Applied
20
Accepted
14
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, acceptance of student by a faculty advisor | |
Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE; After completing the required coursework, students complete the doctoral program by being admitted to candidacy, by proposing a research project to the faculty, and by completing and defending that research with a written dissertation before a faculty committee. | |
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, acceptance of the student by a faculty advisor |
Exam | Details | |
---|---|---|
TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 94 | |
IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
Application deadlines for financial awards | December 15 |
---|---|
Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
60
Total Graduate Students
16%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 0% |
White or Caucasian | 80% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
Asian | 0% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
Two or more races | 1.67% |
Unknown | 1.67% |
Gender
Male (35%)
Female (65%)
Faculty
21
Total faculty
Full-time - 19
Part-time - 2
Male (15)
Female (6)
Location & Contact
Address
256 Cunningham Hall, Kent Campus
Kent , OH 44242
United States
Kent , OH 44242
United States
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