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University of Notre Dame
Overview
University of Notre Dame / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Notre Dame, IN.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Vector biology and parasitology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physiology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Genetics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Genetics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Aquatic ecology, evolution and environmental biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Vector biology and parasitology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Physiology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Cellular and molecular biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Aquatic ecology, evolution and environmental biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Cellular and molecular biology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 16 |
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 Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Candidacy exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
117
Applied
33
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 5th | January 5th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Traineership |
Student Body
122
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.64% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.46% |
| White or Caucasian | 62% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 4.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 8.2% |
Gender
Male (48%)
Female (51%)
Faculty
37
Total faculty
Full-time - 34
Part-time - 3
Male (29)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Tropical disease, molecular genetics, neurobiology, evolutionary biology, aquatic biology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Notre Dame, IN 46556
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Sunny Boyd
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: biology.biosadm.1@nd.edu
Phone: 574-631-4567
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: biology.biosadm.1@nd.edu
Phone: 574-631-4567