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Western Carolina University

Department of Biology

Cullowhee, NC

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Overview

Department of Biology / Department of Biology is located in Cullowhee, NC, in a rural setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline August 1st August 1st No
Spring deadline January 1st January 1st No
Summer deadline May 1st May 1st No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements Appropriate undergraduate degree, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of research interest, including the names of two faculty whose research is of interest

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Recommended
IELTS: Recommended

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 Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Institutionally-sponsored Loans
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Career or field-related internships

Research

Focus of faculty research: Pathogen interactions, gene expression, plant community ecology, restoration ecology, ornithology, herpetology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 1 University Way
Cullowhee, NC  28723
United States
Contact Dr. Thomas Martin
Department Head
Email: tmartin@email.wcu.edu
Phone: 828-227-3648

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