Graduate Studies in the Department of Biology
University of Akron
Academic Program
The Department of Biology offers the degree of Master of Science in biology.
The M.S. degree is obtained upon completion of required coursework and
a research thesis. Each student, in conjunction with a graduate committee,
plans coursework, seminars and research based upon the student's background
and interests. A total of 24 credits of coursework, 12 credits of research/thesis
and 4 credits of seminar are required for the degree.
Admission Requirements
An entering student must have an undergraduate degree with a major in biology
or the equivalent training.
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A minimum grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) overall and a 3.00 average
in biology (minimum 32 semester hours or equivalent) is required for full
admission.
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A minimum of one semester of organic chemistry is required.
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The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) aptitude and the advanced test in biology
are required (Note: If you are unable to fulfill this requirement for the
coming fall semester a probationary period may be granted allowing you to start
your graduate studies while waiting to take the Biology GRE exam). For the
Biology subject test a minimum score in the 25% percentile is required effective
summer of 2003.
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Foreign students are required to submit documentation of a passing score
on the TOEFL. Those applying for a teaching assistantship must also submit
documentation of a passing score on the TSE (Test of Spoken English).
Financial Assistance
Teaching Assistantships are available which include a stipend (increased
to $12,000 from $9,000 last year!) and a tuition scholarship. Summer research fellowship
and summer teaching assistantships are also available. Students applying
for a teaching assistantship should submit an application no later than
May 1 for an assistantship starting Fall semester of the same year. Applications
are available from: Department of Biology, Akron, OH 44325-3908 phone:
330-972-7155.
Low cost graduate student housing and health insurance are available
through the university.
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Research Opportunities available at the University of Akron!
Last Updated : 24 June 2002
For further information about admissions to the graduate program, contact
Dr. A. Milsted, Chair, Graduate Committee (milsted@uakron.edu)
or Sue Robinson (SLR@uakron.edu)
