Overview

Department of Biology / Department of Biology is located in San Diego, CA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Biology	Systematics/evolution
Master of Science (MS)	Biology	Physiology
Master of Science (MS)	Biology	Molecular biology
Master of Science (MS)	Biology	Ecology
Master of Science (MS)	Microbiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Ecology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Cell and molecular biology
Master of Science (MS)	Ecology
Master of Arts (MA)	Biology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	31
Doctoral Degrees	10

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
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

254

Applied

53

Accepted

28

Enrolled

Applying

55

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	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	November 1st	October 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Resume or curriculum vitae, 2 letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships

Student Body

117

Total Graduate Students

15%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.55%
Black or African American	1.71%
White or Caucasian	49%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	11.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	13.68%

Gender

Male (43%)

Female (56%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Not reported
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	9,858,429

Location & Contact

Address 5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA  92182
United States

Contact Terrence Frey
Phone: 619-594-5200

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