Natural Sciences

Andrew S. Methven, Ph.D.
Graduate Coordinator

Phone: 217-581-6241
Fax: 217-581-7141
E-mail: asmethven@eiu.edu
Rm./Bldg: 2056 Life Science Building
Web site : http://www.eiu.edu/~msns/
Catalog Description : http://catalog.eiu.edu/
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Dr. Andrew Metheven, professor of biological sciences, currently serves as the coordinator for the graduate program in natural sciences. The graduate program offers a master of science degree in natural sciences with concentrations in biological sciences and physical sciences. The concentration in physical sciences also allows for areas of emphasis in chemistry, physics and geology/geography. Dr. Methven ’s research interests are systemics and ecology of macrofungi and lichens. He received his doctorate from the University of Tennessee in 1987.

Admission to the graduate program in natural sciences requires an application to the Graduate School (on-line at http://www.applyweb.com/apply/eiu/menu.html) as well as an additional application to the Department of Biological Sciences.
Please contact Dr. Methven or visit the program's web site for program admission criteria.