Overview

Department of Biology / Department of Biology is located in Iowa City, IA, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Evolution
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Neurobiology
Master of Science (MS)	Evolution
Master of Science (MS)	Cell and developmental biology
Master of Science (MS)	Genetics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Genetics
Master of Science (MS)	Neurobiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Cell and developmental biology
Master of Science (MS)	Biology

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 Thesis Optional Exam
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

100

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 10th	January 10th	Yes
Spring deadline	October 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Neurobiology, evolutionary biology, genetics, cell and developmental biology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Room 143 Biology Building
Iowa City, IA  52242-1324
United States

Contact Bernd Fritzsch
Chair
Phone: 319-335-2969

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