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Seton Hall University
Overview
Seton Hall University / Department of Biological Sciences is located in South Orange, NJ, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Biology/business administration | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Molecular bioscience | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Microbiology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Molecular bioscience/neuroscience | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 18 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or undergraduate degree (BS in biological sciences) with minimum GPA of 3.0 from accredited U.S. institution Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74
Applied
35
Accepted
20
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | July 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE or undergraduate degree (BS in biological sciences) with minimum GPA of 3.0 from accredited U.S. institution | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
66
Total Graduate Students
72%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
27%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.55% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6.06% |
| White or Caucasian | 34% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 7.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 37.88% |
Gender
Male (43%)
Female (56%)
Faculty
18
Total faculty
Full-time - 17
Part-time - 1
Male (9)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Neurobiology, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, cellular physiology, toxicology, microbiology, bioinformatics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079-2697
United States
South Orange, NJ 07079-2697
United States