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Southeastern Louisiana University
Department of Biological Sciences
Hammond, LA
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Overview
Southeastern Louisiana University / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Hammond, LA, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Biological sciences |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 11 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam minimum GRE score of 297 on the GRE general exam (verbal and quantitative) Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16
Applied
16
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
20
Application Fee - Domestic
30
Application Fee - International
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 |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | October 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | Minimum GRE score of 297 on the GRE general exam (verbal and quantitative) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) for all undergrad work, minimum of 30 semester hours of undergrad biology courses, 2 letters of recommendation, CV, letter of intent |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$17,616
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | May 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
26
Total Graduate Students
3%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.85% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 88% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (34%)
Female (65%)
Faculty
13
Total faculty
Full-time - 13
Part-time - 0
Male (7)
Female (6)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Systematicsand biogeography of fishes, amphibians, and reptiles; computational biology; mammalogy, movement ecology, amphibian metamorphosis and life history biology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 281,082 |
Location & Contact
Address
Southeastern Louisiana University
SLU Box 10736
Hammond, LA 70402
United States
SLU Box 10736
Hammond, LA 70402
United States
Contact
Dr. Christopher Beachy
Department Head
Email: biology@southeastern.edu
Phone: 985-549-3740
Fax: 985-549-3851
Department Head
Email: biology@southeastern.edu
Phone: 985-549-3740
Fax: 985-549-3851
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