Department of Biology
Springfield, MO
47
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Department of Biology
Overview
Missouri State University / Department of Biology is located in Springfield, MO, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Biology | |
| Master of Natural and Applied Science (MNAS) | Natural and applied science | Biology |
| Master of Science in Education (MS Ed) | Secondary education | Biology |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 20 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (MS, MNAS) Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
28
Applied
13
Accepted
13
Enrolled
Applying
35
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 20th | May 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 20th | September 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (MS, MNAS) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 24 hours of course work in biology (MS); minimum GPA of 3.0 (MS, MNAS); 9-12 teacher certification (MS Ed) | |
| 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 | March 31 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
47
Total Graduate Students
55%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
44%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.38% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.13% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (40%)
Female (59%)
Faculty
25
Total faculty
Full-time (18)
Part-time (7)
Male (20)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Hibernation physiology of bats, behavioral ecology of salamanders, mussel conservation, plant evolution and systematics, cellular/molecular mechanisms involved in migraine pathology |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
United States
Springfield, MO 65897
United States
Contact
Dr. S. Alicia Mathis
Department Head
Email: biology@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-5126
Fax: 417-836-6934
Department Head
Email: biology@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-5126
Fax: 417-836-6934