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School of Biology and Ecology

Orono, ME

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Overview

School of Biology and Ecology / School of Biology and Ecology is located in Orono, ME, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Zoology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biological sciences
Master of Science (MS) Zoology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Plant science
Master of Science (MS) Botany and plant pathology
Master of Science (MS) Entomology

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 8
Doctoral Degrees 0
Other Advanced Degrees 0

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Thesis Required
Quantitative methods, Responsible Conduct of Research course, Intro to Biological Inquiry and Analysis course, 2 cr seminar, 30 cr minimum
Doctoral Degrees Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required
Quantitative methods, 2 cr seminar, Responsible Conduct of Research course, minimum 30 credits

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

31
Applied
6
Accepted
5
Enrolled
19%

Applying

65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

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

Student Body

19
Total Graduate Students
26%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 10.53%
Black or African American 0%
White or Caucasian 52%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 5.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
Unknown 5.26%

Gender

Male (52%)
Female (47%)

Faculty

25
Total faculty
Full-time - 25
Part-time - 0
Male (14)
Female (11)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Ecology and evolution, entomology, plant science, physiology and biomedical science, aquatic science
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
1,913,414

Location & Contact

Address 168 College Avenue
Orono, ME  4469
United States
Contact Dr. Farahad Dastoor
Director
Email: farahad.dastoor@maine.edu
Phone: 207-581-2551
Fax: 207-581-2537

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