Overview

Biology, MSc / Biology, MSc is located in New York, NY, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)	Biology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

33

Applied

23

Accepted

4

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	May 1st	May 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	November 15th	Not reported	Yes
Summer deadline	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Supporting Documents Required: Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended 2 letters of recommendation Resume/CV Personal Statement Eligibility: All entering students should have completed the following courses in science with at least a B average: 16 credits in Biology 8 credits in General Chemistry 4 credits in Organi

International Students

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

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

25

Total Graduate Students

16%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16%
Black or African American	16%
White or Caucasian	40%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	4%
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (48%)

Female (52%)

Faculty

17

Total faculty

Full-time - 15

Part-time - 2

Male (10)

Female (7)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Animal behavior, ecology, genetics, neurobiology, molecular biology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 160 Convent Avenue
Marshak Hall room 526
New York, NY  10031
United States

Contact Jonathan B. Levitt
Professor and Department Chair
Email: jlevitt@ccny.cuny.edu
Phone: -650-8539

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