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Hofstra University

Programs in Biology

Hempstead, NY

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Overview

Programs in Biology / Programs in Biology is located in Hempstead, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA) Urban ecology
Master of Science (MS) Biology
Master of Arts (MA) Biology
Master of Science (MS) Urban ecology

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 3

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Thesis Required
Minimum GPA of 3.0

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

27
Applied
22
Accepted
9
Enrolled
81%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE
Master's Degree Requirements Bachelor's degree in biology or equivalent, 2 letters of recommendation, essay

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Institutionally-sponsored Loans
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships
Career or field-related internships
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

15
Total Graduate Students
6%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 20%
Black or African American 0%
White or Caucasian 46%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 20%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 6.67%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (40%)
Female (60%)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Cellular communication through extracellular vesicle release, and endocytic trafficking of G protein-coupled receptors in human diseases like vascular inflammation and cancer. Genomic basis for whole phenotypic responses to climatic stress in maize. Neurobiological, genetic, and hormonal regulation of mate choice and maternal behaviors in female songbirds and amphibians. Applied and environmental microbiology, microbial. The scholarship of teaching and learning, biology education, metacognition
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 100 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY  11549
United States
Contact Dr. Peter Daniel
Chairperson
Email: peter.c.daniel@hofstra.edu
Phone: 516-463-6718
Fax: 516-463-5112

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