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University of Rhode Island

Department of Biological Sciences

Kingston, RI

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Overview

Department of Biological Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Kingston, RI, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS) Sustainable agriculture and food systems
Master of Science (MS) Cell and molecular biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Cell and molecular biology
Master of Science (MS) Evolutionary and marine biology
Master of Science (MS) Earth and environmental sciences
Master of Science (MS) Ecology and ecosystem sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Ecology and ecosystem sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Earth and environmental sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Sustainable agriculture and food systems
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Evolutionary and marine biology

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 13
Doctoral Degrees 15

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/
Https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/
Https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/
Other Advanced Degrees Entrance Exam https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/
Https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

152
Applied
47
Accepted
28
Enrolled
31%

Applying

65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam Https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/
Master's Degree Requirements Https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/
Doctoral Degree Exam Https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/
Doctoral Degree Requirements Https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/
Additional Entrance Requirements Https://web.uri.edu/cels-gradprograms/bes/

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Recommended
IELTS: Recommended

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 Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

130
Total Graduate Students
16%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 0.77%
Black or African American 1.54%
White or Caucasian 49%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 3.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0.77%
Unknown 28.46%

Gender

Male (40%)
Female (60%)

Faculty

45
Total faculty
Full-time - 40
Part-time - 5
Male (24)
Female (21)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Physiological constraints on predators in the Antarctic, effects of CO2 absorption in salt water particularly as it impacts pteropods
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 45 Upper College Rd
Kingston, RI  02881
United States
Contact Dr. Alison Roberts
Chair
Email: bio_chair@etal.uri.edu
Phone: 401-874-7000

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