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University of Missouri-Columbia
Division of Biological Sciences
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Faculty:
   Genetic, cellular & developmental
   Neurobiology & behavior
   Evolutionary biology & ecology

Academic Curriculum:
   Genetic, cellular & developmental
   Neurobiology & behavior
   Evolutionary biology & ecology

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The Division of Biological Sciences actively recruits outstanding graduate students from both national and international pools. Selected candidates are interviewed. The best are admitted to the Division for graduate study. Our 2006 PhD class averaged the 68th percentile on the GRE verbal, the 63rd percentile on the GRE quantitative and the 70th percentile on the GRE analytical exam with a 3.6 grade point average. Even more important than the quantitative scores, our 2006 class also presented evidence of critical qualitative characteristics including: undergraduate research experiences and presentation of research results; ability to face and overcome obstacles; exceptional motivation, work ethic, intellectual vitality, initiative, creativity, critical thinking ability and leadership ability.

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For more information, contact

Nila Emerich
218 Tucker Hall
Division of Biological Sciences
Columbia, MO 65211-7400

phone: 573-882-1847
toll-free: 1-800-553-5698

email: emerichn@missouri.edu