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Texas State University

Program in Biology

San Marcos, TX

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Overview

Program in Biology / Program in Biology is located in San Marcos, TX, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 11

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE not required
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required for some

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

40
Applied
22
Accepted
10
Enrolled
55%

Applying

55
Application Fee - Domestic
90
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline June 15th February 1st Yes
Spring deadline October 15th October 1st No
Summer deadline April 15th March 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE not required
Master's Degree Requirements Baccalaureate degree in biology or a related field from a regionally accredited university(transcripts), minimum 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses); resume/CV; statement of purpose, 3 letters of recommendation.

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL IBT score: 78
IELTS: Recommended IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition & Fees

$20,048
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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards February 1
Types of financial support available Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Federal Work-Study

Student Body

50
Total Graduate Students
8%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 28%
Black or African American 8%
White or Caucasian 42%
American Indian or Alaska Native Not Reported
Asian 4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Not Reported
Two or more races 4%
Unknown 6%

Gender

Male (48%)
Female (52%)

Faculty

49
Total faculty
Full-time - 45
Part-time - 4
Male (28)
Female (21)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Developmental and Genetic Pathways to Phenotype Convergence; Population Genetics of the Endangered Comal Springs Dryopid Beetle; Variances in Genetic Diversity of an Endangered Freshwater Beetles; CAREER: Unraveling post-invasion dynamics of the amphibian-killing fungus.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
2,096,291

Location & Contact

Address 601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX  78666
United States
Contact Dr. David Lemke
Graduate Advisor
Email: dl10@txstate.edu
Phone: 512-2452178

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