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Clemson University

Department of Biological Sciences

Clemson, SC

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Overview

Department of Biological Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Clemson, SC, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration
Master of Science (MS) Biological sciences
Master of Science (MS) Environmental toxicology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Microbiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Environmental toxicology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biological sciences
Master of Biological Science (MBS) Biological sciences for science educators
Master of Science (MS) Microbiology

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 94
Doctoral Degrees 4

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

242
Applied
178
Accepted
142
Enrolled
74%

Applying

80
Application Fee - Domestic
90
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline December 10th December 10th Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Requirements Unofficial transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement
Doctoral Degree Requirements Unofficial transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL IBT score: 102
IELTS: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition & Fees

$21,224
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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards December 10
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Career or field-related internships

Student Body

289
Total Graduate Students
4%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 5.88%
Black or African American 5.19%
White or Caucasian 78%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.35%
Asian 1.38%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.35%
Two or more races 2.42%
Unknown 1.38%

Gender

Male (25%)
Female (74%)

Faculty

61
Total faculty
Full-time - 59
Part-time - 2
Male (29)
Female (32)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Microbiology, cell and developmental biology, evolutionary biology, ecology, molecular biology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
1,535,104

Location & Contact

Address 132 Long Hall
Clemson, SC  29634
United States
Contact Dr. Saara DeWalt
Department Chair
Email: saarad@clemson.edu
Phone: -656-1112

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