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Boston College

Department of Biology

Chestnut Hill, MA

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Overview

Department of Biology / Department of Biology is located in Chestnut Hill, MA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Business Administration/Master of Science (MBA/MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 3
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? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Doctoral Degrees Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

156
Applied
18
Accepted
8
Enrolled
12%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline December 1st December 1st Yes

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards December 1
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Health Care Benefits
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

43
Total Graduate Students
23%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 2.33%
Black or African American 4.65%
White or Caucasian 34%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 4.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 4.65%
Unknown 25.58%

Gender

Male (37%)
Female (62%)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Molecular cell biology and genetics, cell cycle, neurobiology, developmental biology, structural and cellular biochemistry, vector biology, infectious disease, bioinformatics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA  02467-3800
United States
Contact Dr. Welkin Johnson
Chairperson
Email: welkin.johnson@bc.edu
Phone: 617-552-4223

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