Overview

Biological Sciences of Delaware State University has small class sizes for graduate courses which ensure that students interact closely with faculty in the learning experience. All faculty have published in their respective fields, and they maintain active research involvement. Scholarly involvement and continuous professional development in research keeps the faculty current and able to offer exciting research opportunities to the students in a variety of areas.

The Department’s faculty are involved not only with individual research projects but also participate in joint collaborative research themes, for example in neuroscience. The students have the opportunity to select their projects from these various arenas.

Facilities

The Department of Biological Sciences is housed in the Science Center (original) and the Mishoe Science Center. The Department consists of 11 active research laboratories, a common biotechnology-equipped laboratory, six laboratory classrooms with prep rooms, faculty offices, a science reading room, an animal room, and a research greenhouse. These facilities provide strong support capabilities in teaching and research areas of modern Biology. The faculty have active research programs that are funded by research grants in various areas of biology but especially in plant biotechnology, cancer, and neuroscience.

All faculty have published in their respective fields, and they maintain active research involvement. The faculty are serious and talented teachers. The small class size insures that students interact closely with faculty in the learning experience. Scholarly involvement in research keeps the faculty current and able to offer exciting research opportunities to the students in a variety of areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neuroscience

Population Biology

Experimental Design and Biostatistics

Pharmacology

Molecular Behavior

Virology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-05-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2023-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Natural Sciences View 1283 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

The personal statement must demonstrate research experience, scientific writing capacity, scientific reasoning and critical thinking, and goal-oriented and progressive thinking that links previous experience with both short-term and long-term academic and professional goals.

Minimum transcript criteria include a 3.0 overall GPA, Bachelor’s Degree conferred in Biology or similar field.

GRE Scores for the General Test must reflect an overall percentile score of 100, with a minimum percentile score of 25 within the three content areas (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing). Discipline-specific GREs (e.g. biology) are not considered for evaluation.

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

14220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 948 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

14220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 948 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

6450 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 430 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Dover

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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