Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biological Science in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Department of Biological Science offers graduate programs across three specialized fields (Ecology and Evolution, Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Neuroscience), featuring two degree options per field (PhD and Thesis-Based Masters) alongside a shared Course-Based Masters track available in all disciplines.
Applicants must select both a specific discipline and degree pathway when submitting their graduate application, adhering to the detailed guidelines provided on each discipline's webpage (listed below). Candidates should complete the standard graduate application process available here. Within the Biological Science Supplemental Application (found in your Application Checklist), applicants must specify their chosen discipline and preferred faculty advisors. Failure to submit this supplemental application will result in automatic disqualification from the admission process. For students considering faculty members spanning multiple disciplines, we recommend either consulting with potential advisors for selection guidance or basing the decision on professional aspirations and academic objectives.
Our Course-based Master's program provides an intensive, customizable curriculum focused on coursework, designed to align with each student's academic interests and professional ambitions. This pathway is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen or broaden their biological expertise before applying to professional schools, as well as those aiming to enhance their career prospects within biological sciences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Be in good standing at the institution of higher learning last attended.
Present evidence by official transcripts of a satisfactory prior academic record (at least a 3.0 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student) AND have a minimum ranking of 85 percentile (quantitative) and 50 percentile (verbal) on the Graduate Record Examinations General Test (GRE), under the new scoring system.
Be a native English speaker OR pass the TOEFL test (international applicants only).
For admission into the PhD and Thesis Based M.S. programs, each area conducts its own review of applications and guides its students to the completion of their degrees. Please carefully read the area specific instructions for application, as program of studies, requirements, review of applications, and admissions decisions differ among areas. Also note that GREs scores are not required for prospective PhD students who are granted a GRE waiver based on meeting specific criteria demonstrating readiness for graduate work. The GRE Waiver Request Form can be found within the Application Checklist after you have started an application to the PhD program. Area specific graduate admissions information and instructions for the PhD and thesis-based masters can be found below:
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Be in good standing at the institution of higher learning last attended.
Present evidence by official transcripts of a satisfactory prior academic record (at least a 3.0 G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student) AND have a minimum ranking of 85 percentile (quantitative) and 50 percentile (verbal) on the Graduate Record Examinations General Test (GRE), under the new scoring system.
Be a native English speaker OR pass the TOEFL test (international applicants only).
For admission into the PhD and Thesis Based M.S. programs, each area conducts its own review of applications and guides its students to the completion of their degrees. Please carefully read the area specific instructions for application, as program of studies, requirements, review of applications, and admissions decisions differ among areas. Also note that GREs scores are not required for prospective PhD students who are granted a GRE waiver based on meeting specific criteria demonstrating readiness for graduate work. The GRE Waiver Request Form can be found within the Application Checklist after you have started an application to the PhD program. Area specific graduate admissions information and instructions for the PhD and thesis-based masters can be found below:
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,993