University of Denver Division Natural Sciences and Mathematics Biological Sciences 2190 E. Iliff Avenue Denver, CO 80208 US   Phone: 1-303-871-3661   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Biological Science Doctoral Ph.D. - Biological Science On Campus   The Department of Biological Sciences offers the Ph.D. degree and the M.S. Degree in Biology. Our department has seventeen tenure track faculty whose research interests fall into the following areas: cell biology, molecular biology, neurobiology, biophysics, molecular evolution, conservation genetics, and ecology/conservation biology. With facilities located in the Seeley G. Mudd Building, Boettcher West, and the DU High Altitude Field Station, the department can provide students with a stimulating environment to pursue a postgraduate degree. In recent years the department has obtained the following equipment to enhance our research capabilities: DNA sequencer, ABI Real-time PCR, MALDI-TOF mass spec, several fluorescent microscopes, and an Olympus confocal microscope. In general the MS program is a two year experience (45 credits), and the Ph.D. program is a four to six year experiments (90 credits). Both degrees require a minimum of 18 credits of course work, however, the emphasis in our program is on research and most of the degree is in research credits. All students are expected to present and defend an original research thesis. Students may apply for graduate teaching assistantships. In addition to a 9-month stipend and tuition waivers, full time GTAs also receive health insurance benefits. In addition, students may be supported as graduate research assistants through individual faculty member's grants.     Accreditation Information: North Central Colleges and Universities  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees B.S. or B.A. in biology, or an physics science  Pre-Requisite Courses Two years of chemistry with lab, one year of physics with lab, introductory biology, and appropriate intermediate and advanced courses in biology one's area of interest.  International Student Requirements Minimum Toefl Score paper based: 550; computer based: 213; internet based: 80  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.85 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Not required  Volunteer Experience Not required  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement There is no foreign language requirement  Other Requirements All students are required to biometry. In addition all students must take at least two seminars in the BIOL 4200 series and three seminars in the 4300 series.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2073  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2488  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $961  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $29628  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Quarter  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable