Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biological Sciences in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy program mandates two semesters of on-campus study, along with comprehensive oral and written examinations, culminating in a dissertation defense. Coursework is tailored to each student's academic requirements.
The Department of Biological Sciences provides graduate programs for both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Key research areas within the department encompass fundamental and practical microbiology, cell and molecular biology, comparative physiology, environmental physiology, biological classification, ecosystem studies, and evolutionary biology. Faculty research explores how organisms function at cellular and structural levels, examines variations in biological systems, and investigates the interplay between different biological scales and processes. The graduate program specifically prepares students for teaching and research careers across academic and industry settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The general requirements for students wishing to pursue graduate studies at Mississippi State are a bachelor's degree, a 2.75 or greater GPA (4.0 scale) on the last two years of undergraduate study or on any graduate work, and submission of GRE general examination scores. We do not require the GRE subject area exam. We also do not have a Departmental minimum score for the general exam, however, individual faculty members may have specific expectations for GRE scores or percentiles. You should consult your prospective Major Professor for details. In the recent past, the majority of admitted students have scored in the upper 50th percentile of those taking the GRE general exam.
International students should score at least 550 on the TOEFL (written exam: CBSS, or Computer-Based Score Scale = 213, Internet-based TOEFL = 79-80) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. Students with TOEFL scores between 475 and 550 (or IELTS scores between 4.5 and 6.5) may be admitted.
International students should score at least 550 on the TOEFL (written exam: CBSS, or Computer-Based Score Scale = 213, Internet-based TOEFL = 79-80) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. Students with TOEFL scores between 475 and 550 (or IELTS scores between 4.5 and 6.5) may be admitted.
Tuition
USD
27,487