Overview

Program in Biology / Program in Biology is located in Statesboro, GA, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5

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 Public exit seminar; terminal exam; non-thesis option (course-based)

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

36

Applied

17

Accepted

14

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	April 1st	April 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	November 15th	November 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.8, BS in Biology or closely related field, 2 letters of reference, statement of career goals to explain why you are interested in pursuing the degree and to explain your long term career plans

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Recommended	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

56

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.36%
Black or African American	5.36%
White or Caucasian	83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	3.57%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (37%)

Female (62%)

Faculty

48

Total faculty

Full-time - 48

Part-time - 0

Male (29)

Female (19)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Behavior, evolution and ecology, molecular biology, physiology, parasitology, vector-borne diseases, natural resources, coastal plain science
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	420,563

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 8042
Statesboro, GA  30460
United States

Contact Dr. John M. Carroll
Program Director
Email: jcarroll@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: -478 ext. 4587
Fax: 912-478

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