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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Department of Biological Sciences

Charlotte, NC

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Overview

Department of Biological Sciences / Department of Biological Sciences is located in Charlotte, NC, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biology Ecology, evolution, and environmental biology; molecular, cellular, and developmental biology
Master of Science (MS) Biology Molecular, cellular and developmental (mcd) biology; environmental, ecology and evolutionary (e3b) biology
Master of Science (MS) Biology Ecology, evolution, and environmental biology; molecular, cellular, and developmental biology
(Graduate Certificate) Biotechnology
(Graduate Certificate) Biomedical sciences

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 10
Doctoral Degrees 8
Other Advanced Degrees 1

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam some programs may require a standardized admission test
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Alternate accepted
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam some programs may require a standardized admission test
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

92
Applied
36
Accepted
23
Enrolled
39%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam Some programs may require a standardized admission test
Master's Degree Requirements Online application, bachelor's degree, or its U.S. equivalent, from regionally-accredited college or university; satisfactory GPA on all coursework beyond high school; prerequisites where applicable; academic or professional recommendations; resume or CV; statement of purpose; transcripts; and other program-specific requirements
Doctoral Degree Exam Some programs may require a standardized admission test
Doctoral Degree Requirements Online application, bachelor's degree, or its U.S. equivalent, from regionally-accredited college or university; satisfactory GPA on all coursework beyond high school; prerequisites where applicable; academic or professional recommendations; resume or CV; statement of purpose; transcripts; and other program-specific requirements
Additional Entrance Requirements Online application, bachelor's degree, or its U.S. equivalent, from regionally-accredited college or university; satisfactory GPA on all coursework beyond high school; prerequisites where applicable; academic or professional recommendations; resume or CV; statement of purpose; transcripts; and other program-specific requirements

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL IBT score: 83
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 1
Types of financial support available Health Care Benefits
Institutionally-sponsored Loans
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Career or field-related internships
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

78
Total Graduate Students
12%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 12.82%
Black or African American 12.82%
White or Caucasian 53%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 3.85%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3.85%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (32%)
Female (67%)

Faculty

27
Total faculty
Full-time - 27
Part-time - 0
Male (14)
Female (13)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Not reported
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
2,309,885

Location & Contact

Address 9201 University City Boulevard
https://www.charlotte.edu/
Charlotte, NC  28223-0001
United States
Contact Dr. Christine Richardson
Chair and Professor
Email: C.Richardson@uncc.edu
Phone: -687-5465

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