St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biology in Saint Louis United States | University of Missouri-St. Louis
University of Missouri-St. Louis
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Saint Louis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,686
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The doctoral program focuses on both empirical and theoretical methods in biological research. Candidates must combine fundamental biology skills with specialized studies in their chosen concentration. This program aims to equip students with research expertise and training suitable for high-level roles in academia, government agencies, public organizations, and private industry.
Admission to the Ph.D. program requires strong endorsement from a prospective faculty advisor. We strongly encourage students considering the Ph.D. program or Thesis Master's track to reach out directly to faculty members in their area of interest; a directory of active research laboratories is available here. The Graduate Committee reviews all applications, providing admission recommendations to the Graduate School Dean. Selected applicants may be invited for interviews, typically funded by the department whenever feasible, during February and early March. Prospective students are also welcome to schedule independent visits to the department throughout the year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission normally requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (both biology and overall), as well as an appropriate background for graduate work in biology, including courses in genetics, biochemistry, evolution, organic chemistry, college physics, and calculus. Statistics is strongly recommended.
Application materials include a personal statement. We use this to help us assess your qualifications and how good the match is between you and our program. In this statement please write about a) your interest in biology and what brought you to applying for graduate school, and for graduate school at UMSL, b) your research and other relevant experiences, and c) what your future academic and career plans are. Please mention any particular faculty members that you would like to work with. Your statement should be no longer than 2 pages.
All foreign applicants, except those from countries where English is the primary language, must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Examination. The minimal TOEFL score is 550 (paper based test), or 213 (computer based test), or 80 (internet based test). The University requires all incoming foreign students to take an English language exam during orientation week and may require additional courses in English during the first year of graduate study.
Application materials include a personal statement. We use this to help us assess your qualifications and how good the match is between you and our program. In this statement please write about a) your interest in biology and what brought you to applying for graduate school, and for graduate school at UMSL, b) your research and other relevant experiences, and c) what your future academic and career plans are. Please mention any particular faculty members that you would like to work with. Your statement should be no longer than 2 pages.
All foreign applicants, except those from countries where English is the primary language, must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Examination. The minimal TOEFL score is 550 (paper based test), or 213 (computer based test), or 80 (internet based test). The University requires all incoming foreign students to take an English language exam during orientation week and may require additional courses in English during the first year of graduate study.
Tuition
USD
25,686