PhD Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at Iowa State University

Programme overview

A multidisciplinary programme in which students conduct independent research under faculty guidance on molecular, cellular and developmental biology questions.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Interdepartmental programme | Duration: Median time to degree 5.8 years (PhD) | Intake: Fall only (December 1 for guaranteed consideration); no Spring cycle | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

An integrated curriculum with learning goals in literature mastery, hypothesis formation, research and data analysis, and ethical practice.

Career pathways

Prepares students for careers in biological research, academia and biotechnology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: See full list of required Entrance Requirements Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

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 for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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