Overview

Department of Molecular Biosciences / Department of Molecular Biosciences is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Molecular, cellular, and developmental biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biochemistry and biophysics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Microbiology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	2
Doctoral Degrees	10
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

77

Applied

23

Accepted

8

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

85

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 1st	December 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	1-page statement of research interests and goals, 1-2 page curriculum vitae or resume, official transcript, 3 recommendation letters
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	1-page statement of research interests and goals, 1-2 page curriculum vitae or resume, official transcript, 3 recommendation letters

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	December 1
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

59

Total Graduate Students

45%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.08%
Black or African American	1.69%
White or Caucasian	40%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.69%
Asian	3.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.69%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (38%)

Female (61%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Structure and function of proteins, genetics of organism development, molecular genetics, neurophysiology, molecular virology and pathogenics, developmental biology, cell biology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	7,753,457

Location & Contact

Address 2034 Haworth Hall
1200 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, KS  66044
United States

Contact Susan M. Egan
Chair
Email: sme@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-4631

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