Graduate Programs: General Information
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to graduate study in zoology, students ordinarily must have completed an undergraduate major in one of the biological sciences.
Application procedures require candidates to submit a Graduate School application, transcripts of all undergraduate coursework, and Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general and biology subject test scores. Scores are used to assist in evaluating applicants.
Advising
Every incoming student is sponsored by one, or sometimes two, faculty members. An advisory committee, consisting of the sponsor and several other faculty members, meets with incoming students to determine what additional coursework is appropriate and to assist in the development of the research project.
Coursework
All students are required to take ZOOL 901, Research Methods, and to take a seminar course once every two years. Enrollment in other courses that expand or strengthen knowledge in particular areas is encouraged.
The M.S. degree requires 30 credits; 24 of those credits must be in zoology. Further information regarding advanced degrees can be found in the university's Graduate Catalog.
Zoology Department Seminar
Each week of the academic year, the Department of Zoology hosts a speaker who presents a seminar and discussion on a research topic. Speakers are selected from colleges, universities, and institutes throughout the United States and abroad.
Graduate Research Seminar
This informal seminar series is intended to give graduate students an opportunity to discuss their current research with fellow students and members of the faculty in a relaxed atmosphere. Graduate students also use this forum to practice talks prior to attending professional meetings.
Research
There is a strong emphasis on original research in both the M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Throughout their graduate careers, students are encouraged to do research, to write and publish scientific papers, and to present their work at scientific conferences.
Financial Support
The Department of Zoology attempts to provide a stipend and tuition waiver for all students accepted into the graduate program. Graduate assistantships are available to full-time, graduate-degree students who maintain a high level of scholarship. Graduate assistants are normally assigned duties in conjunction with the instructional and research activities of the department. Assistantships are awarded by the department chair in consultation with the Graduate Admissions Committee. There are also university fellowships and tuition waivers that are awarded on a competitive basis.
Application Deadline
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but preference will be given to students who apply before February 15.
For More Information, Contact:
Graduate Coordinator
Department of Zoology
University of New Hampshire
Rudman Hall
46 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
Telephone: (603) 862-2100
Fax: (603) 862-3784
For a Graduate School Catalog and Application, Contact:
Graduate School
University of New Hampshire
Thompson Hall
105 Main Street
Durham, NH 03824-3547
Telephone: (603) 862-3000
Web: http://www.gradschool.unh.edu
The University of New Hampshire is a public institution with a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity for all. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran's status, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
