Overview

Program in Biological Sciences / Program in Biological Sciences is located in Shreveport, LA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	22

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Optional

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

76

Applied

68

Accepted

15

Enrolled

Applying

20

Application Fee - Domestic

30

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	June 30th	June 30th	No
Spring deadline	November 30th	November 30th	No
Summer deadline	April 30th	April 30th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 61

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA

Student Body

35

Total Graduate Students

5%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.57%
Black or African American	17.14%
White or Caucasian	54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	8.57%
Unknown	5.71%

Gender

Male (45%)

Female (54%)

Location & Contact

Address 1 University Place
Shreveport, LA  71115-2399
United States

Contact Dr. Tara Williams-Hart
Director
Email: tara.williams-hart@lsus.edu
Phone: 318-797-5220

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