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Purdue University
Department of Biological Sciences
West Lafayette, IN
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Purdue University
Overview
Purdue University / Department of Biological Sciences is located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Neurobiology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Neurobiology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Genetics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Microbiology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Microbiology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Cell and developmental biology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 18 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum analytical writing score of 3.5) Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum analytical writing score of 3.5) Thesis Required Seminars, teaching experience |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
162
Applied
46
Accepted
25
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 7th | December 7th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum analytical writing score of 3.5) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum analytical writing score of 3.5) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
Student Body
118
Total Graduate Students
46%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.08% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.54% |
| White or Caucasian | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 7.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0.85% |
| Unknown | 1.69% |
Gender
Male (50%)
Female (50%)
Faculty
45
Total faculty
Full-time - 45
Part-time - 0
Male (33)
Female (12)
Location & Contact
Address
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
United States
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