Degrees Offered:
| Program Title |
Ph.D. |
Ed.D. |
M.S. |
M.A. |
Master |
M.Ed. |
MFA |
| Biomathematics |
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GRADUATE FACULTY
Director of Graduate Programs:
A. L. Lloyd, Box 8205,
9195151910,
allloyd@ncsu.edu, Mathematics
Burroughs Wellcome Professor of Pharmacology:
J. E. Riviere
Camille Dreyfus Distinguished University Professor:
C. K. Hall
Drexel Professor of Mathematics:
H. T. Banks
William Neal Reynolds:
N. M. Haddad
William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus:
W. R. Atchley
William Neal Reynolds Professor:
Z. Zeng
Professors:
J. Gilliam, M. A. Haider, G. R. Hess, A. L. Lloyd, S. R. Lubkin, G. G. McRae, S. V. Muse, K. H. Pollock, J. F. Selgrade, J. L. Thorne, H. T. Tran;
Adjunct Professors:
J. T. Betts, R. B. Conolly, J. M. Hoenig, C. L. Hughes, P. H. Morgan, R. W. Setzer;
Emeritus Professors:
J. W. Bishir, H. E. Schaffer, R. E. Stinner;
Associate Professors:
K. Gross, M. Olufsen, C. E. Smith, S. M. Sullivant, Y. Wu;
Adjunct Associate Professors:
W. O. McMillan;
Assistant Professors:
B. A. Gardner, B. J. Reich;
Adjunct Assistant Professors:
G. Bobashev, J. S. Kimbell, M. W. Lutz
Biomathematics is an interdisciplinary graduate program offering courses and research
opportunities in basic and applied mathematical biology. Degree programs are flexible to
accommodate students with backgrounds in the biological, mathematical or physical
sciences. The program also offers Ph.D. and master's-level minors. Additional information on requirements, courses, faculty and current research can be
found at the website www.ncsu.edu/biomath.
Admission Requirements: Applicants should have either a
Bachelor's degree
in biology with evidence of aptitude and interest in mathematics, or a bachelor's in a
mathematical science with evidence of aptitude and interest in biology. Advanced
(multivariate) calculus, linear algebra and general biology are prerequisites for all BMA
courses, and deficiencies in these should be remedied during the first year of graduate
study. The application must include a narrative statement (1-2 pages) of the applicant's
goals and reasons for interest in the BMA program.
Master's Degree Requirements: The M.S. and M.BMA. degrees require BMA
771-772 and one other BMA course; two upper-level biology courses; and three courses from the mathematical
sciences or statistical sciences. The M.S. degree requires a thesis, and the M.BMA.
requires two additional courses and a written project.
Doctoral Degree Requirements: Course requirements consist of a
"core" and a "concentration" in some area of biology or mathematical
sciences. Core requirements are: BMA 771-772, 773 and 774; three upper-level biology
courses from at least two areas (e.g., physiology and evolution); and additional courses
from the mathematical or statistical sciences. Concentration consists of either a Ph.D.
co-major in a biological or mathematical science or a coherent series of five graduate
courses approved by the student's committee, which must include a two-semester sequence
and at least one 700-level course.
Financial Assistance: TAs (generally in the Departments of
Mathematics or Statistics).
RAs and internships are available. Awards are based on GRE scores, transcripts, letters
of recommendation, and the personal statement. RAs usually are held by continuing students. To receive
full
consideration for financial aid, the completed application must be received by
January 15.
Other Relevant Information: All students are required to participate in
the BMA Graduate Seminar. Course requirements can be met by examination or by
demonstrating that an equivalent course was completed at another university.
Click on Graduate
Courses for current course information.