PhD Biology at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Doctoral programme tailored to the student's background and goals, with research in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, or microbiology. The department operates X-ray scattering and imaging facilities at the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory. Full- or part-time study.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Biology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Concentrations in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, or microbiology; a PhD qualifying examination in the chosen area is required.

Career pathways

Microbiologist, environmental scientist, medical scientist, natural sciences manager, postsecondary biology teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of an M.S. degree is not normally required for admission to the full-time Ph.D. degree program, but may be required of part-time students. You must pass the Ph.D. qualifying examination in your respective area of specialization: biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, or microbiology. GRE: 310 (quantitative and verbal), 3.0 (analytical writing) GPA: 3.0/4.0 Informing Agricultural Practices Through Computational Genomics Biology Ph.D. Candidate Dakota Bunn investigates the habits of the western bean cutworm, a pest to corn and dry beans, using computational genomics.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: regular deadline January 31. Spring term: October 1, extended to October 15. GRE is required for PhD applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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