Overview

Graduate faculty members of the Biology program from University of Memphis have diverse interests covering most of the major fields of biology and taxonomy of organisms.

Key facts

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.

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.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-16 00:00:00

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Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

A Baccalaureate or Master’s Degree: The applicant must provide an unofficial transcript showing that a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent was awarded by an accredited college or university or is expected to be awarded within one term. If accepted to the University of Memphis, the student must provide an official transcript by the end of their first semester. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested.

GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.

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Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

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