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Southeastern Louisiana University
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) | Biology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 13 |
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 Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
28
Applied
14
Accepted
8
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 | July 15th | June 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | October 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Two letters of recommendation, curriculum vita, letter of intent |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | May 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
23
Total Graduate Students
13%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
86%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.04% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 69% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 4.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 4.35% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (52%)
Female (47%)
Faculty
10
Total faculty
Full-time - 10
Part-time - 0
Male (7)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Evolutionary biology, ecology, molecular biology, morphology and physiology, microbiology and immunology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
548 Ned McGehee Drive
Hammond, LA 70402
United States
Hammond, LA 70402
United States
Contact
Dr. Christopher Beachy
Department Head
Email: christopher.beachy@southeastern.edu
Phone: 985-549-3740
Fax: 985-549-3851
Department Head
Email: christopher.beachy@southeastern.edu
Phone: 985-549-3740
Fax: 985-549-3851