Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biological Sciences in Nashville United States | Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
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Nashville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,358
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Biological Sciences provides graduate education programs culminating in a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological Science. These programs aim to equip students for research-oriented careers across academic, governmental, and industrial sectors, while also enhancing the expertise of educators at secondary and higher education levels.
The Ph.D. in Biological Science, administered by the Department of Biological Sciences, focuses on cellular/molecular biology and agribiology studies. This program cultivates research scientists with advanced teaching capabilities for higher education, as well as professionals capable of collaborating across disciplines—including biochemistry, engineering, and agricultural science—to address challenges affecting human welfare. Admission requirements for the Ph.D. program are detailed within the Department of Biological Sciences section. Students' primary research focus determines their departmental advisor assignment. Relevant course information appears under each department's listings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students are required to have accumulated a minimum of 24 acceptable semester hours in biology plus a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have taken the following courses: Cell Biology, General Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pre-Calculus or higher, Physics, and Statistics. Applicants to the Ph.D. program must submit a completed application form, a personal statement describing interest in the program and professional goals, and three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic work, especially in Biology. The Departmental admissions committee will base admission upon these materials and interviews with selected applicants. IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL - 71 (Internet-based Test), 525 (Paper Test), Duolingo test - 95
Tuition
USD
11,358