Overview

Department of Biology / Department of Biology is located in Wichita Falls, TX, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 1st	May 15th	No
Spring deadline	December 1st	September 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE.
Master's Degree Requirements	Recommendations and departmental application.

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1

Student Body

20

Total Graduate Students

25%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	60%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	5%
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	5%

Gender

Male (60%)

Female (40%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Molecular analysis of flora and fauna, mineral toxicity in plants, embryonic patterning and cell signaling, animal physiology, mammalogy
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 3410 Taft Boulevard
Wichita Falls, TX  76308
United States

Contact James Masuoka
Chair
Email: james.masuoka@msutexas.edu
Phone: 940-397-4181

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