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Overview
University of Maine / School of Biology and Ecology is located in Orono, ME, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Zoology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Botany and plant pathology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Zoology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Entomology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69
Applied
60
Accepted
28
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 80 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
83
Total Graduate Students
16%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.61% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 63% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 3.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 10.84% |
Gender
Male (38%)
Female (61%)
Faculty
32
Total faculty
Full-time - 30
Part-time - 2
Male (15)
Female (17)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Ecology and evolution (aquatic, terrestrial, paleo); development and genetics; biomedical research; ecophysiology and stress; invasion ecology and pest management |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 3,100,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
Orono, ME 04469
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Andrei Aloykhin
Director
Phone: 207-581-2977
Fax: 207-581-2537
Director
Phone: 207-581-2977
Fax: 207-581-2537
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