Graduate Programs
Overview of Graduate Programs in Biological Sciences
Welcome to the Biological Sciences graduate program. The Department of Biological Sciences at Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵAPP offers an innovative coursework-based Master of Arts (MA) degree as well as research-based Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. All graduate students, regardless of program, have the opportunity to engage in research with internationally recognized faculty.
The list of Biological Sciences graduate programs can be accessed from the links in the blue side bar on the left-hand side of this web page.
Application Fee Waivers
For Domestic Students: Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵAPP is offering a Free Application Week (waiving the application fee) for Domestic students who submit their applications to Kent State from October 21st - 28th, 2024.
For International Students applying to Biological Sciences MS or PhD programs only (NOT the MA Program): If you are having a financial hardship, we encourage you to submit the no later than OCTOBER 4th.
- International Applicants who are selected to receive the fee waiver will be notified by NOVEMBER 1st. We will award up to 10 fee waivers to our top applicants.
- Earning a fee waiver does NOT guarantee acceptance to the BSCI graduate program.
- All applicants who earn a fee waiver are encouraged to submit their official application through the Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵAPP application system by NOVEMBER 15th.