University of Pittsburgh Medical Center · USA

Biology, Ph.D.

Campus PhD Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

PhD

Starts

August (mid)January (mid)

Introduction

Biology, Ph. D. is a PhD program taught at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA. Intake: August (mid)January (mid). The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Biology MS in Biological Sciences is a research-intensive degree that prepares students for careers in the life sciences or further training toward pursuing a PhD in the biological sciences. Students conduct independent research through either Plan I (with thesis) or Plan II (without thesis), which both include formal research examinations.

Plan I requires independent research, submission of a formal thesis formatted to university guidelines, and a public defense of the thesis. Plan II also requires independent research, plus a Capstone Experience Research Report, and a formal defense of the research. Students must submit a formal research proposal by their second semester in residence.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Biology, Ph. D. at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as pre-requiste for admission in Biology, Ph. D..

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GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum. Some international applicants may have been evaluated on a different scale. Graduate School will evaluate your transcripts when you apply.
A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
Support of a Faculty Mentor. Applicants are expected to contact one (or more) faculty members to gain support for admission to their lab.
Applications will not be considered complete without an interview with a prospective advisor.
We do not require applicant GRE scores for admissions to our program.
Applicants should have a substantial knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, and physics, and completed basic courses in the biological sciences with high standards of scholarship. Students admitted without this background may be required to make up course deficiencies without receiving graduate credit.