Overview

Program in Life Sciences / Program in Life Sciences is located in College Park, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Life Sciences (MLS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	23

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?

No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Scholarly paper

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

26

Applied

20

Accepted

13

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	1 year of teaching experience, letters of recommendation

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

68

Total Graduate Students

7%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.41%
Black or African American	10.29%
White or Caucasian	64%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.41%
Unknown	5.88%

Gender

Male (32%)

Female (67%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Genetic engineering, gene therapy, ecology, biocomplexity
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 7999 Regents Dr.
College Park, MD  20742
United States

Contact Dr. Paul J. Smith
Associate Dean
Email: pjs@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-2327
Fax: 301-314-9949

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