About Biological Sciences in The University of Memphis
The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs leading to the Master of Science (either MS thesis or non-thesis MS) and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Graduate faculty members in the department of Biological Sciences have diverse interests covering most of the major fields of biology and taxonomy of organisms.
Applicants must apply to the Graduate School application webpage. In order to be considered for admission in the Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Program, applicants must have identified a prospective mentor by contacting faculties whose research interests match theirs.
All graduate students must comply with the general requirements of the Graduate School for MS and PhD programs. International applicants should satisfy the specific requirements of the Graduate School. Visit the MS DEGREE PROGRAM or PHD DEGREE PROGRAM links to the left of this web page for specific information about these graduate programs offered by the Department of Biological Sciences.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 79
University of Memphis Highlights
| College Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
199 million USD |
| Student Retention Rate |
70% |
| Work-study program |
yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part-time; online |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
14% |
| Annual cost of Attendance |
33,831 USD |
| English Language Tests accepted |
IELTS and TOEFL |
| Admission Helpdesk |
901-678-2111 |
University of Memphis Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Tennessee Resident Tuition |
$8,208 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
| Other Fees |
$1,704 |
| Room and Board |
$10,175 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,699 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$26,386 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$12,048 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
| Other Fees |
$1,704 |
| Room and Board |
$10,175 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,699 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$30,226 |
