Miami,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biology in North Miami United States | Florida International University
Florida International University
|
North Miami United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,030
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our Doctor of Philosophy in Biology program prepares students to develop and implement research initiatives, analyze scientific publications with a critical eye, compose articles for academic journals, deliver professional presentations, excel as educators, and remain current with advancements in their chosen scientific disciplines. The PhD in Biology is awarded to candidates who demonstrate expertise in a specialized knowledge domain and the capacity to perform meaningful, autonomous scholarly investigation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Degree: Relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
GPA: 3.0 average or higher during the last two years of the undergraduate program, or a master's degree in a relevant discipline
Applicant Statement/Letter of Intent
Current Resume
Letters of Recommendation: Required, 3 letters sent to the Biological Sciences graduate program director evaluating the applicant's potential for graduate work
Sponsorship by a faculty member with with graduate faculty status
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (certified by a
NACES-affiliated institution, if they are foreign transcripts)
Additional Requirements: International graduate student applicants whose native
language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving a
minimum score of 80/550 on the TOEFL iBT, or a minimum score of 6.5 overall on the
IELTS, or a minimum score of 110 on the DuoLingo test.
Approval from the department's Graduate Committee
Additional Requirements: International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. PBT- 550
GPA: 3.0 average or higher during the last two years of the undergraduate program, or a master's degree in a relevant discipline
Applicant Statement/Letter of Intent
Current Resume
Letters of Recommendation: Required, 3 letters sent to the Biological Sciences graduate program director evaluating the applicant's potential for graduate work
Sponsorship by a faculty member with with graduate faculty status
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (certified by a
NACES-affiliated institution, if they are foreign transcripts)
Additional Requirements: International graduate student applicants whose native
language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving a
minimum score of 80/550 on the TOEFL iBT, or a minimum score of 6.5 overall on the
IELTS, or a minimum score of 110 on the DuoLingo test.
Approval from the department's Graduate Committee
Additional Requirements: International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. PBT- 550
Tuition
USD
18,030