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The University of North Carolina Wilmington
Department of Biology and Marine Biology
Wilmington, NC
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Overview
The University of North Carolina Wilmington / Department of Biology and Marine Biology is located in Wilmington, NC, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Marine biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Marine biology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
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 General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70
Applied
23
Accepted
18
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | May 15th | Not reported | No |
| Spring deadline | November 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 3 recommendations, research interests form and statement, resume or curriculum vitae, baccalaureate degree from biology-related field | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 recommendations, resume or curriculum vitae, summary of MS thesis research, statement of PhD research interests, copies of publications, master's degree or BS and 1 year of completed work in the MS in biology program |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 79 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
75
Total Graduate Students
6%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.67% |
| White or Caucasian | 78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.33% |
| Unknown | 5.33% |
Gender
Male (32%)
Female (68%)
Faculty
37
Total faculty
Full-time - 37
Part-time - 0
Male (26)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Ecology, physiology, cell and molecular biology, systematics, biomechanics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-3297
United States
Wilmington, NC 28403-3297
United States
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