Department of Biology
Eugene, OR
82
Students
Suburban
Setting
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University of Oregon / Department of Biology is located in Eugene, OR, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Molecular, cellular and genetic biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Marine biology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Ecology and evolution | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Marine biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Ecology and evolution | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Marine biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Ecology and evolution | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Neuroscience and development |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11
Applied
10
Accepted
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.2 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.2 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
82
Total Graduate Students
2%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
97%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.44% |
| White or Caucasian | 71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.22% |
| Asian | 4.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 7.32% |
Gender
Male (50%)
Female (50%)
Faculty
47
Total faculty
Full-time (42)
Part-time (5)
Male (31)
Female (16)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Developmental neurobiology; evolution, population biology, and quantitative genetics; regulation of gene expression; biochemistry of marine organisms |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Eugene, OR 97403
United States
United States
Contact
George Sprague
Head
Phone: 541-346-6051
Fax: 541-346-6056
Head
Phone: 541-346-6051
Fax: 541-346-6056