GRADUATE PROGRAM IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
West Virginia State University
The Department of Biology has been
designated by West Virginia State University as a "Peak
of Excellence" and as a "Program of Excellence"
by the West Virginia State University System Board of
Directors. The Department offers the Bachelor of Science
degree with a
major in biology in four options. Twelve faculty
populate the department, and there are over 250 majors. We
are into our second year of offering graduate program in
Biotechnology. We have accepted seven students into the
program for Fall, 2004, and anticipate a dozen students
being enrolled in the program this Fall. The Master's Degree in Biotechnology at WVSU is a unique graduate program in the life sciences that will emphasize skills that a 21st century biologist will need. Students will learn state of the art biotechnology and use acquired techniques to conduct research that addresses environmental, agricultural and biomedical problems. The goal of the Master's Degree Program in Biotechnology is to provide instruction in the broad field of biotechnology as well as specialized training in the current concepts and technological advances of a sub-discipline of biotechnology. This program will prepare students for diverse careers in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences, and Health Care industries as well as Education (MA).
Presently, applications are being accepted. Potential students can find out more about the program using the following contact information:
Biotechnology Graduate Program An application for admission to West Virginia State University must be completed, signed, and returned to the University Official transcripts (original or "Certified True Copies") of all academic records must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions from all schools previously attended. If a national examination is required upon the completion of schooling in the country of origin, official results of the examination must be submitted to West Virginia State University. (Students from countries with a General Certificate of Education, G. C. E. , examination system must receive a grade of six or higher in at least five academic subjects, one of which must be English. ) The quality of all academic work previously attempted must be equivalent to a cumulative grade point average of C by United State's standards. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit results to the University. The minimum score accepted for admission is five hundred. The applicant must complete and submit a health form. The applicant must complete and submit a Affidavit of Support. The student who cannot take the ACT examination before coming to West Virginia State University must do so at the first available testing date after arrival or the registration will be voided. International students will be issued Form I-20 after admission has been granted. International Transfer Students International students who have accumulated fewer than thirty hours at another college in the United States and who wish to transfer to West Virginia State University must submit the following: A completed, signed West Virginia State University application form A health form Official transcripts of all academic work attempted at the last institution attended in the home country and all institutions in the United States, sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the other institutions A score of five hundred or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) ACT scores Affidavit of Support International students who have accumulated more than thirty hours at another college in the United States and who wish to transfer to West Virginia State University must submit the following: A completed, signed West Virginia State University application form Official transcript(s) of all academic work attempted in the United States, sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the college previously attended Health form Affidavit of Support International students transferring to West Virginia State University from another United States college must apply for immigration approval (Form I-538 ) prior to making the transfer
CONTACT
Biotechnology
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