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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
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
Botany
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Biological sciences
Cell biology
Master of Arts (MA)
Biological sciences
Degrees Awarded
Degree
Number Awarded
Master's Degrees
24
Doctoral Degrees
4
Earning Your Degree
Part-time study available?
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
38
Applied
20
Accepted
17
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
60
Total Graduate Students
15%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
0%
Black or African American
3.33%
White or Caucasian
73%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
1.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3.33%
Unknown
3.33%
Gender
Male (33%)
Female (66%)
Faculty
30
Total faculty
Full-time - 28
Part-time - 2
Male (19)
Female (11)
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242-0001 United States
Contact
Dr. James L. Blank Dean Email: jblank@kent.edu Phone: 330-672-2650
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