Overview

Biology (MS) / Biology (MS) is located in Springfield, MO, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Natural and Applied Science (MNAS)
(Graduate Certificate)
Master of Science in Education (MS Ed)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	20
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

37

Applied

11

Accepted

9

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 31
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

25

Total Graduate Students

20%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	92%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	12%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (72%)

Female (28%)

Faculty

25

Total faculty

Full-time - 25

Part-time - 0

Male (15)

Female (10)

Location & Contact

Address College of Natural & Applied Sciences
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO  65897
United States

Contact Dr. S. Alicia Mathis
Department Head
Email: biology@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-5126
Fax: 417-836-6934

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