Birmingham,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biology in Birmingham United States | University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
|
Birmingham United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,352
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A doctoral degree is awarded to acknowledge academic expertise and significant contributions within a chosen field of study. This expertise is proven through completing advanced coursework (including both structured and independent learning) and passing comprehensive examinations. The contribution involves conducting autonomous, novel research and documenting findings in a dissertation.
Biology Ph.D. candidates can focus their research across various biological scales, with specializations available in ecophysiology, cellular/molecular biology, endocrinology, aquatic organism ecology, or human disease models.
Achieving candidacy requires passing written and oral comprehensive exams. Students must also deliver a public departmental seminar during their dissertation defense. The dissertation must present and analyze findings from original experimental research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
For admission in good standing to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs, applicants must meet the following requirements (in addition to the Graduate School's standards):
undergraduate degree in a biological science
A-B-level scholarship in all biology courses
two semesters of organic chemistry, two semesters of physics, and mathematics through calculus
GRE general test is no longer required for admission
a personal statement of career goals
three letters of evaluation from individuals with a thorough knowledge of the applicant's academic abilities and potential
international students only - TOEFL of 100 or IELTS of 7 or Duolingo English Test of 130 is generally required
undergraduate degree in a biological science
A-B-level scholarship in all biology courses
two semesters of organic chemistry, two semesters of physics, and mathematics through calculus
GRE general test is no longer required for admission
a personal statement of career goals
three letters of evaluation from individuals with a thorough knowledge of the applicant's academic abilities and potential
international students only - TOEFL of 100 or IELTS of 7 or Duolingo English Test of 130 is generally required
Tuition
USD
29,352