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University of Rochester
Department of Biology
Rochester, NY
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Overview
University of Rochester / Department of Biology is located in Rochester, NY, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Cellular, developmental and molecular biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Evolution, ecology, genetics, and genomics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 8 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Thesis Required Qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
98
Applied
33
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Personal statement, transcripts, three letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Personal statement, transcripts, three letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits |
Student Body
48
Total Graduate Students
41%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.25% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.08% |
| White or Caucasian | 43% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 4.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 2.08% |
Gender
Male (52%)
Female (47%)
Faculty
24
Total faculty
Full-time - 24
Part-time - 0
Male (16)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Evolution, ecology, genetics, cellular biology, molecular biology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 6,885,501 |
Location & Contact
Address
402 Hutchison Hall
PO Box 270211
Rochester, NY 14627
United States
PO Box 270211
Rochester, NY 14627
United States
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