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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Department of Biology
Chapel Hill, NC
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Department of Biology is located in Chapel Hill, NC, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Genetics and molecular biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Cell biology, development, and physiology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Genetics and molecular biology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Cell biology, development, and physiology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Morphology, systematics, and evolution | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Ecology and behavior | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Botany | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Morphology, systematics, and evolution | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Ecology and behavior | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Botany | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Genetics and molecular biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Cell biology, development, and physiology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Morphology, systematics, and evolution | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Ecology and behavior | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Botany | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Cell motility and cytoskeleton |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
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, GRE Subject Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
122
Applied
39
Accepted
19
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 2 semesters of calculus or statistics; 2 semesters of physics, organic chemistry; 3 semesters of biology | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 2 semesters calculus or statistics, 2 semesters physics, organic chemistry, 3 semesters of biology |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans |
|---|
Student Body
76
Total Graduate Students
27%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.63% |
| White or Caucasian | 64% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.32% |
| Asian | 3.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (56%)
Female (43%)
Faculty
45
Total faculty
Full-time - 41
Part-time - 4
Male (36)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Gene expression, biomechanics, yeast genetics, plant ecology, plant molecular biology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 6,000,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Steven W. Matson
Phone: 919-962-2211
Phone: 919-962-2211
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