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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Overview
University of Maryland, Baltimore County / Program in Biological Sciences is located in Baltimore, MD, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
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 Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
155
Applied
47
Accepted
6
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 15th | April 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 80 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits |
|---|
Student Body
41
Total Graduate Students
34%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.32% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.88% |
| White or Caucasian | 41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (43%)
Female (56%)
Faculty
26
Total faculty
Full-time - 26
Part-time - 0
Male (15)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Bioinformatics, synthetic biology, biofuels, age related changes in traits, vision science, evolutionary biology of organisms, cell migration |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
United States
Baltimore, MD 21250
United States
Contact
Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano
Director
Email: biograd@umbc.edu
Phone: 410-455-2217
Fax: 410-455-3875
Director
Email: biograd@umbc.edu
Phone: 410-455-2217
Fax: 410-455-3875
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