Dr. Alfred Roca

Professor

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Biography

Alfred L. Roca is a Professor in the School of Integrative Biology at the University of Illinois. He has a diverse research background with affiliations in multiple departments, including Animal Sciences, School of Information Sciences, and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Additionally, he is an affiliate of the Illinois Natural History Survey. Professor Roca’s work emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding biological systems, with a specific focus on genomic biology and evolutionary processes. His research often integrates aspects of animal genomics, ecology, and evolutionary biology, contributing significantly to the scientific community's understanding of these fields. He is actively involved in educating future scientists and fostering interdisciplinary research initiatives within the university.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.