PhD in Biology in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University | University Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 46,790
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Biology graduate program covers a wide range of research fields, such as bioinformatics, cellular biology, developmental studies, ecological systems, evolutionary processes, genetic research, neural science, phylogenetic analysis, and physiological functions. Each student collaborates with a Graduate Faculty advisor to design a personalized curriculum, frequently incorporating guidance from their doctoral committee. Generally, Biology faculty members with tenure-track or tenured positions mentor between 1 and 5 graduate students in their labs, ensuring a favorable student-to-advisor ratio for both PhD and master's candidates.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission is restricted to students who have the baccalaureate degree in a biological science or related field and who present a cumulative undergraduate average of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.

English Proficiency: TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL Paper-based test - the minimum acceptable score is 550; IELTS - The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS Academic Test is 6.5.

Tuition USD 46,790

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