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Biological Sciences

Lubbock, TX

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Overview

Biological Sciences / Biological Sciences is located in Lubbock, TX, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS) Zoology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biology
Master of Science (MS) Biology
Master of Science (MS) Microbiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Zoology
Professional Science Master's (PSM) Environmental sustainability and natural resource management

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 37
Doctoral Degrees 14

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? Yes
Terminal master's degree available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Alternate accepted
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

105
Applied
63
Accepted
44
Enrolled
60%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements 2-3 letters of recommendation; student goals statement on application
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements 3 letters of recommendation; student goals statement on application

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards January 15
Types of financial support available Health Care Benefits
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships
Federal Work-Study

Student Body

168
Total Graduate Students
38%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 11.9%
Black or African American 1.79%
White or Caucasian 42%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 1.79%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2.98%
Unknown 0.6%

Gender

Male (45%)
Female (54%)

Faculty

38
Total faculty
Full-time - 35
Part-time - 3
Male (26)
Female (12)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Not reported
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
2,696,796

Location & Contact

Address 2500 Broadway
Lubbock, TX  79409-5005
United States
Contact Dr. Jenn Burns
Department Chair
Email: jenn.burns@ttu.edu
Phone: -834-4857

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