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Department of Biological Sciences

Bethlehem, PA

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Overview

Department of Biological Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Bethlehem, PA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Evolution and behavior
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Cell and molecular biology
Master of Science (MS) Molecular biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biochemistry

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 5
Doctoral Degrees 4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? Yes
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam bachelor's degree in a life science or chemistry with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, 2 letters of recommendation, official transcripts of previous educational experience
Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test optional
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

65
Applied
34
Accepted
18
Enrolled
52%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline July 15th July 15th No
Spring deadline December 1st December 1st No
Summer deadline April 30th April 30th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam Bachelor's degree in a life science or chemistry with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, 2 letters of recommendation, official transcripts of previous educational experience
Master's Degree Requirements Bachelor's degree in a life science or chemistry with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, 2 letters of recommendation, official transcripts of previous educational experience
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE General Test optional
Doctoral Degree Requirements Three letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent, personal statement

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL IBT score: 85

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition & Fees

$109,000
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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards January 1
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

68
Total Graduate Students
16%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 14.71%
Black or African American 2.94%
White or Caucasian 58%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 2.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
Unknown 4.41%

Gender

Male (39%)
Female (60%)

Faculty

20
Total faculty
Full-time - 19
Part-time - 1
Male (9)
Female (11)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Gene expression, cytoskeletong and cell structure, cell cycle and growth regulation, neuroscience, animal behavior, microbiology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
6,207,170

Location & Contact

Address Iacocca Hall
111 Research Drive
Bethlehem, PA  18015
United States
Contact Dr. Linda Lowe-Krentz
Chairperson
Email: lij0@lehigh.edu
Phone: 610-758-5084
Fax: 610-758-4004

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