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South Dakota State University
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Brookings, SD
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Overview
South Dakota State University / Department of Biology and Microbiology is located in Brookings, SD, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Biological sciences | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required for some Oral exam |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Oral exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
24
Applied
9
Accepted
9
Enrolled
Applying
35
Application Fee - Domestic
No
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | Not reported | April 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | Not reported | August 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
33
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.03% |
| White or Caucasian | 63% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9.09% |
| Asian | 15.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 9.09% |
Gender
Male (57%)
Female (42%)
Faculty
22
Total faculty
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 0
Male (18)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Ecosystem ecology; plant, animal and microbial genomics; animal infectious disease, microbial bioproducts |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
United States
Brookings, SD 57007
United States
Contact
Dr. Thomas Cheesbrough
Head
Email: thomas.cheesbrough@sdstate.edu
Phone: 605-688-6141
Fax: 605-688-6677
Head
Email: thomas.cheesbrough@sdstate.edu
Phone: 605-688-6141
Fax: 605-688-6677
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