Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biological Sciences in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
|
Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,240
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The PhD program in Biological Sciences provides a distinctive blend of rigorous research training, comprehensive coursework, and instruction in effectively communicating and teaching scientific principles. Tailored for aspiring professionals seeking excellence in both academic instruction and scientific investigation, this program typically leads graduates to postdoctoral roles and careers in higher education or industry. Working closely with faculty advisors, students develop independent dissertations and publishable research while acquiring skills in experimental design, hypothesis validation, grant applications, team management, and scientific discourse within the biological sciences field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You graduated with your B.S. degree (and possibly Master's degree) in Biological Sciences or a closely related field, or intend to graduate prior to the start of your graduate work (i.e. you can apply in the last spring semester of your B.S. degree to begin the PhD program the following summer or fall)
You have not already earned a PhD
You earned a minimum GPA of 3.25 during your B.S. degree
For international students, you must include IELTS (minimum score of 6.5) or TOEFL (minimum scores of 80 (paper) or 550 (internet)
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines:
Apply to graduate by February 1 for summer I, summer II and fall graduations; October 1 for spring graduation.
Tuition
USD
15,240