Department of Biology
College of Science & Technology
Degrees offered: 1. MS, Biology and 2. MS, Biology – Applied Biomedical and Genomic Science
MS Program Admission Deadlines: Fall--July 1, Spring--Nov 1
Additional admission requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in Biology or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Considerations of performance in discipline-related coursework are critical in the holistic admissions review process, along with a competitive cumulative Grade Point Average (typically 3.0 or above).
Three or more of the following pre-requisites are required:
· One semester of Calculus
· One year of Physics
· One year of Cellular and Molecular Biology
· Chemistry through Organic Chemistry II
Two or more letters of recommendation from academic and professional references, which describe the applicant's background, strengths, and aptitudes for graduate study, should be submitted with the application. Letters of recommendation should be submitted by the same individuals who complete the recommendation form included in the standard Graduate College application.
Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Liesl K Jeffers-Francis
Email: ljeffers@ncat.edu
Phone: 336-285-2506
Biology Department Chair: Dr. Checo Rorie
Email: cjrorie@ncat.edu
Phone: 336-285-2160
