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Old Dominion University
Overview
Old Dominion University / Program in Ecological Sciences is located in Norfolk, VA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8
Applied
4
Accepted
4
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
16
Total Graduate Students
56%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
43%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 93% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (31%)
Female (68%)
Faculty
53
Total faculty
Full-time - 12
Part-time - 41
Male (41)
Female (12)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Marine ecology, physiological ecology, ecology of infectious diseases, ecological and evolutionary processes, molecular genetics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,000,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
110 Mills Godwin Jr. Life Sciences Building
Norfolk, VA 23529
United States
Norfolk, VA 23529
United States
Contact
Dr. Holly Gaff
Graduate Program Director
Email: hgaff@odu.edu
Phone: 757-683-6903
Fax: 757-683-5283
Graduate Program Director
Email: hgaff@odu.edu
Phone: 757-683-6903
Fax: 757-683-5283