Flagstaff,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biology in Flagstaff United States | Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
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Flagstaff United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,658
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Embark on a research-intensive journey in biological sciences and deepen your specialization through this Biology PhD program. You'll master data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation to advance knowledge in your chosen field. With close faculty guidance, you'll design a personalized curriculum aligned with your career objectives while utilizing cutting-edge research facilities. This advanced degree enables scholars to refine both subject expertise and research methodologies under the mentorship of specialists across diverse disciplines including microbiology, plant science, genetics, computational biology, human physiology, ecosystems, and animal science. The program benefits from state-of-the-art resources like the Deaver Herbarium, Electron Microscopy Lab, and the renowned Microbial Genetics and Genomics Center, which conducts groundbreaking studies on pathogenic bacteria including anthrax and plague agents.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
Admission requirements include the following:
Transcripts.
Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0), or the equivalent.
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement or essay
All applicants are expected to make email contact with potential faculty members in the department BEFORE APPLYING. Applicants should only apply if a mentor agrees to support the applicant.
Knowledge of biology at the baccalaureate level.
One of the following:
An earned thesis-based MS degree in a biological or related science
Demonstrated research ability by being a responsible author on a scientific, peer-reviewed publication (journal article)
Have equivalent credentials to the above, which may include considerable relevant research experience, average GRE scores above the 70th national percentile in Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing Ability, experience presenting scientific papers as an author at regional, national, or international scientific meetings, with reference letters attesting to the student's performance and responsibility for the science reported at such venues.
Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University.
Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation. If the degree awarded and the date of award is not on the transcripts, applicants must also include a separate degree certificate document.
All transcripts become the official property of the university and cannot be returned. Failure to provide complete information may delay your admission decision. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80.
Admission requirements include the following:
Transcripts.
Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0), or the equivalent.
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement or essay
All applicants are expected to make email contact with potential faculty members in the department BEFORE APPLYING. Applicants should only apply if a mentor agrees to support the applicant.
Knowledge of biology at the baccalaureate level.
One of the following:
An earned thesis-based MS degree in a biological or related science
Demonstrated research ability by being a responsible author on a scientific, peer-reviewed publication (journal article)
Have equivalent credentials to the above, which may include considerable relevant research experience, average GRE scores above the 70th national percentile in Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing Ability, experience presenting scientific papers as an author at regional, national, or international scientific meetings, with reference letters attesting to the student's performance and responsibility for the science reported at such venues.
Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University.
Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation. If the degree awarded and the date of award is not on the transcripts, applicants must also include a separate degree certificate document.
All transcripts become the official property of the university and cannot be returned. Failure to provide complete information may delay your admission decision. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80.
Tuition
USD
31,658