Overview

Department of Biological Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Nashville, TN, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?

No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

25

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	April 1st	April 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Cellular and molecular biology and agrobiology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 3500 John A Merritt Boulevard
Nashville, TN  37209-1561
United States

Contact Dr. Terrance Johnson
Head
Email: tjohnson@tnstate.edu
Phone: 615-963-5681

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