University of Iowa College of Medicine Biological Sciences Room 134 Biology Building Iowa City, IA 52242 US   Phone: 1-319-335-1092 Fax: 1-319-335-1069   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Biological Sciences; Doctoral Ph.D.-Biological Sciences On Campus   The education and training of research scientists is central to the doctoral program in The Department of Biological Sciences. The program gives graduate students the knowledge and skills they need to conduct state-of-the-art research in their areas of specialty. Graduates have found careers in academia, government, and industry. Graduate programs in the Department of Biological Sciences offer specialization in cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics and bioinformatics, molecular biology, neurobiology, and plant molecular biology. Students are admitted to the Ph.D. program, although some may be accepted for the M.S. degree. All doctoral students receive financial support through assistantships of $20,500 per year plus full tuition scholarships. Applications for fall (August) enrollment are due by January 10.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2827  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3216  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1020  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17360  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable