Department of Biology

Overview

Western Carolina University / Department of Biology is located in Cullowhee, NC, in a rural setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

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	April 15th	April 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	November 15th	October 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Appropriate undergraduate degree, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of research interest, including the names of two faculty whose research is of interest

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$20,000

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Pathogen interactions, gene expression, plant community ecology, restoration ecology, ornithology, herpetology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Cullowhee, NC  28723
United States

Contact Dr. Seán O'Connell
Department Head
Email: soconnell@email.wcu.edu
Phone: 828-227-2203

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