The Ph.D. in Biological Sciences program is focused on research. Students can choose to specialize in one of many areas of biology, including microbiology, cell biology, evolutionary biology, neurobiology, physiology, endocrinology or field biology.
The main requirement for the Ph.D. degree, beyond the coursework and Qualifying Exam, is for the student to carry out a research project that significantly enhances the understanding of their field. The best evidence for this is publication of the research in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or international meetings. The student finishes their degree by writing a Ph.D. dissertation, presenting a seminar to the Department on their work, and successfully defending the dissertation to their Faculty Committee.
Your peers are your network. With approximately 30 graduate students in the department, you will get to know your classmates and establish friendships and collaborations.
One-on-one faculty mentorship. The low student to professor ratio is designed to provide you with individual attention in your course and lab work.
Cutting-edge research facilities: Access to our state-of-the-art labratories and instrumentation gives you opportunity and autonomy to explore your chosen area of research.
The application deadline is December 15, 2022. There is no fee to apply.
