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University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Biology Room 142 Biology Building Iowa City, IA 52242-1324 US   Phone: 1-319-335-1092   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MS with thesis; MS without thesis (exit degree only) Doctoral Ph.D. On Campus   The Ph.D. program of the Department of Biology at U. Iowa provides four core research tracks: cell and developmental biology, evolution, genetics, and neurobiology. The Department has 34 tenured/tenure-track faculty members who value excellence in both research and teaching. The program provides students with the training they need to excel in academic or biomedical research careers. First-year graduate students participate in a research rotation program, performing short research projects in three labs of their choice. Rotations allow students to sample different research areas and evaluate potential thesis mentors. Rotations also provide invaluable opportunities for hands-on training in new techniques, experimental systems, and approaches. Upon completion of rotations, students select a graduate advisor and begin their own thesis research. Entering graduate students also participate in a broad range of courses and seminars. Second-year students begin their major thesis research, continue their seminar and coursework, and have the opportunity to be an undergraduate teaching assistant. At the beginning of the third year, a comprehensive exam is taken, advancing students to full Ph.D. candidacy. Subsequent to the comprehensive exam, students focus primarily on their thesis for their remaining graduate career. Successful completion of the Ph.D. program usually takes four to six years and requires students to write and orally defend a dissertation of their own research. All Ph.D. students in the Biology graduate program receive full financial support. Stipends are typically increased annually to account for cost-of-living increases and to match regional peer institutions. Please consult our web site for the latest updates. Current compensation includes a stipend of $23,500 per year (2008–09), plus a full-tuition scholarship and low-cost health insurance coverage at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, ranked one of America’s Best by U.S. News & World Report.     Accreditation Information: The University of Iowa receives accreditation from a regional accreditation agency, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC).   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees BS or BA (from a 4 year college degree program), typically in Biology, but other science fields will be considered.  Pre-Requisite Courses Applicants should have completed a course in Calculus, one year of College Physics, one year of Organic Chemistry or one semester of Organic Chemistry and one semester of Biochemistry, and approximately 20 semester hours of Biology course work.  International Student Requirements Competitive applications from international students should have TOEFL scores of at least 600 (pbt), 250 (cbt) or 100 (ibt). Undergraduate degree should be from a 4 year program (BA or BS). Will consider a 3 year BA or BS with one year in an MS program.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 1200 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Previous research experience is preferred but not a requirement.  Volunteer Experience Volunteer or paid work in a research lab improves the candidates chances of a successful application.  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Not applicable.  Other Requirements Completed applications for fall entry are due by January 1. An all expenses paid visit to the campus in early February is provided for selected applicants residing within the USA.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: