About the course
Biologists study all aspects of life?from the structure and function of molecules and cells to the behavior and interaction of organisms, communities, and ecosystems. We then apply this knowledge to areas such as medicine, conservation, and agriculture. Our motto, From Molecules to Ecosystems, captures the excitement of discovery and dedication to the scientific process found in our large department. The applications of biology affect the health and well-being of individuals in their societies and the continuation of earth as a balanced ecosystem. We aim to produce informed citizens who not only contribute to the scientific community, but also to the ongoing dialogue concerning the many ethical, social, and political issues that have biological context or consequences. The Department of Biological Sciences offers two on-campus graduate programs: Biological Sciences (M.S. and Ph.D.) ? find out more at biolgradclemson.edu Microbiology (M.S. and Ph.D.) ? find out more at microgradclemson.edu The goals of both programs are to: Develop scientists with strong interdisciplinary skills in research design, critical thinking and communication Develop scientists with expertise in a specific research area We emphasize basic, discovery-based scholarship, but many faculty and graduate students are involved in applied research as well. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
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Entry requirements for Clemson University
Official Transcripts required upon acceptance. Do not send official transcripts until you have received your letter of acceptance.Letters of Recommendation
Admission is based on academic performance, standardized scores, reference letters, the personal statement (see next paragraph), and availability of space and resources in the proposed Faculty Advisor’s lab.
One unofficial copy of your transcript from each college or university attended. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance. Do not send official transcripts until accepted.
4. GRE scores (no more than 5 years old, Clemson's institution code is 5111) -Biological Sciences and Microbiology do not require subject tests.
5. Letters of recommendation - 3 required for PhD applicants, 2 required for MS applicants.
TOEFL or IELTS (international students): Because of the strong communication component of graduate degree programs, non-native speakers of English should have a TOEFL score of at least 102 (out of 120) with a speaking score greater than 20. IELTS is acceptable in place of TOEFL, and scores on the IELTS should be at least a 7.5. toefl paper minimum as 160
English language requirements
7.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 102.0
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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Clemson University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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