Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biology - Neurobiology in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
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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 academic training across the life sciences. Students gain comprehensive knowledge in key biological research fields through structured coursework and specialized seminars. The curriculum supports cross-disciplinary studies in allied scientific disciplines. Emphasis is placed on developing both research capabilities and teaching skills. The program fosters collaborative studies across multiple fields including Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. Interdisciplinary initiatives involving Biology Department faculty encompass the Center for Biotechnology, Center for Computational Genetics and Genomics, the Institute for Computational Molecular Science, and the Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine. Faculty expertise spans diverse biological domains including aquatic/terrestrial ecology, biochemistry, biophysics, cellular biology, computational genomics, developmental biology, evolutionary studies, genetics, molecular biology, 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.
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