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University at Albany, State University of New York

Department of Biological Sciences

Albany, NY

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Overview

Department of Biological Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Albany, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration
Master of Science (MS) Forensic biology

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 12
Doctoral Degrees 6

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees 1 Foreign Language
Doctoral Degrees Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

37
Applied
22
Accepted
15
Enrolled
59%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline January 15th May 1st Yes
Spring deadline November 15th November 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Requirements Transcripts of all schools attended; Statement of background and goals; Departmental questionnaire; Resume; Names and contact information for 3 recommenders
Doctoral Degree Requirements Transcripts of all schools attended; Statement of background and goals; Departmental questionnaire; Resume; Names and contact information for 3 recommenders

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards May 1
Types of financial support available

Student Body

73
Total Graduate Students
19%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 8.22%
Black or African American 4.11%
White or Caucasian 43%
American Indian or Alaska Native Not Reported
Asian 4.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Not Reported
Two or more races 2.74%
Unknown 4.11%

Gender

Male (36%)
Female (63%)

Faculty

38
Total faculty
Full-time - 28
Part-time - 10
Male (20)
Female (18)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Interferon, neural development, RNA self-splicing, behavioral ecology, DNA repair enzymes
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY  12222-0001
United States
Contact Richard cunningham
Chair
Email: rcunningham@albany.edu
Phone: 518-442-4300
Fax: 518-442-4354

University at Albany, State University of New York
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