PhD in Biology in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

Temple University | Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 21,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Biology Ph.D. program provides in-depth, advanced training in the Biological Sciences. Students gain comprehensive exposure to key research domains through diverse coursework and specialized seminars. Cross-disciplinary studies in related scientific fields are strongly recommended. The curriculum emphasizes balanced development in both research and teaching competencies. The program fosters collaborative, interdisciplinary research and academic work spanning Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. Notable interdisciplinary initiatives involving Biology Department faculty encompass the Biotechnology Center, Computational Genetics and Genomics Center, Computational Molecular Science Institute, and Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine Institute. Faculty expertise covers aquatic/terrestrial ecology, biochemistry, biophysics, cellular biology, computational genomics, developmental biology, evolutionary/organismal biology, genetics, molecular biology, molecular evolution, neurobiology, and virology.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is not required.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in Biology or another science field is required.

Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, describe your interest in Temple's program, research goals, and academic and research achievements.

Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required, with a combined minimum score of 305 on the quantitative and verbal reasoning sections.

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS Academic: 6.5
575 TOEFL PBT
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.

Tuition USD 21,180
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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