Overview

Program in Biochemistry and Cancer Biology / Program in Biochemistry and Cancer Biology is located in Augusta, GA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test

International Students

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

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	May 31
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

25

Total Graduate Students

40%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4%
Black or African American	4%
White or Caucasian	44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (44%)

Female (56%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Molecular oncology and biomarkers; immunology, inflammation and tolerance; signaling and angiogenesis
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA  30912
United States

Contact Dr. Vinata Lokeshwar
Chair
Email: vlokeshwar@augusta.edu
Phone: 706-721-7652
Fax: 706-721-9947

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