Overview

Department of Biological Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Detroit, MI, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Biological sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biological sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biological sciences and urban sustainability
Master of Science (MS)	Biological sciences
Master of Science (MS)	Molecular biotechnology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	3
Doctoral Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

180

Applied

34

Accepted

18

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE (for MS applicants)
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0; adequate preparation in biological sciences and supporting courses in chemistry, physics and mathematics; curriculum vitae; personal statement; three letters of recommendation (two for MA)
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Curriculum vitae, statement of goals and career objectives, three letters of reference, bachelor's or master's degree in biological or other science

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 6.5
TWE: Required	IELTS Paper score: 5.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

61

Total Graduate Students

44%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.64%
Black or African American	4.92%
White or Caucasian	40%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.92%
Unknown	3.28%

Gender

Male (49%)

Female (50%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Cell biology and cytogenetics, mitochondrial function and aging, genomic and developmental evolution, intra- and inter-cellular signaling, community and landscape ecology and environmental degradation, transcription and chromatin remodeling, microbiology and virology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 656 West Kirby Street
Detroit, MI  48202
United States

Contact Dr. Victoria Meller
Professor and Chair
Email: Victoria.Meller@wayne.edu
Phone: 313-577-2783

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