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Rutgers University-Newark
Overview
Rutgers University–Newark / Program in Biology is located in Newark, NJ, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required Qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
116
Applied
45
Accepted
30
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 15th | Not reported | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate B average | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum B average |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
77
Total Graduate Students
57%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
42%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.69% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| White or Caucasian | 40% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 38.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 7.79% |
Gender
Male (37%)
Female (62%)
Faculty
30
Total faculty
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 8
Male (24)
Female (6)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Cell-cytoskeletal elements, development and regeneration in the nervous system, cellular trafficking, environmental stressors and their impact on development, opportunistic parasitic infections in AIDS |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
249 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
United States
Newark, NJ 07102
United States
Contact
Dr. Edward Bonder
Program Director
Email: ebonder@andromeda.rutgers.edu
Phone: 973-353-1047
Fax: 973-353-5518
Program Director
Email: ebonder@andromeda.rutgers.edu
Phone: 973-353-1047
Fax: 973-353-5518