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Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences

Orono, ME

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Overview

Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences / Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences is located in Orono, ME, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biochemistry and molecular biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Microbiology
Master of Science (MS) Biochemistry
Master of Science (MS) Microbiology
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) Biochemistry

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 5
Doctoral Degrees 3
Other Advanced Degrees 0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam English proficiency
Comp Exam Required for some
Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam English proficiency
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required
Other Advanced Degrees Entrance Exam English proficiency
Varies
Comp Exam Required for some
Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

61
Applied
14
Accepted
5
Enrolled
23%

Applying

65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline January 15th January 15th No
Spring deadline September 15th September 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam English proficiency
Doctoral Degree Exam English proficiency

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 1
Types of financial support available Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Health Care Benefits

Student Body

27
Total Graduate Students
33%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
Black or African American 3.7%
White or Caucasian 51%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3.7%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (37%)
Female (62%)

Faculty

8
Total faculty
Full-time - 8
Part-time - 0
Male (3)
Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Immunology and microbiology, genomics & bioinformatics, molecular & cellular toxicology, signal transduction, protein biochemistry, aging
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
523,303

Location & Contact

Address 168 College Avenue
Orono, ME  4469
United States
Contact Dr. Melody Neely
Chair
Email: melody.neely@maine.edu
Phone: 207-581-1513
Fax: 207-581-2801

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