Dr. Nik Tsotakos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nik Tsotakos is an Associate Professor of Biology at Penn State Harrisburg. He previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology at Dickinson College. His research is conducted in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tsotakos has also worked at the Institute of Biology of the National Center for Scientific Research 'Demokritos' in Athens, Greece. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from National Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Tsotakos's work focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying health and disease, particularly through the regulation of gene expression and the role of long non-coding RNAs. His academic pursuits emphasize creating a bridge between core biological research and its practical implications in medicine.

Research Interests

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
Application Checklist
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  • Resume
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.