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The University of Alabama
Overview
The University of Alabama / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Written and oral candidacy exams |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66
Applied
25
Accepted
15
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 5th | December 5th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 5th | September 5th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | July 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
62
Total Graduate Students
29%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.23% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.61% |
| White or Caucasian | 58% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 6.45% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (58%)
Female (41%)
Faculty
41
Total faculty
Full-time - 40
Part-time - 1
Male (21)
Female (20)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Molecular and cellular biology, developmental genetics, ecology, evolutionary biology, systematics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,544,361 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 870344
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
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