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PhD Anatomical Sciences at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University, United States

Programme overview

The multidisciplinary PhD in Anatomical Sciences trains students for teaching and research in evolutionary morphology, systematics, functional morphology, musculoskeletal biology and vertebrate paleontology.

Department: Department of Anatomical Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Required courses include HBA 560 Regional Anatomy, an approved statistics course, GRD 500 Responsible Conduct of Research and HBA 695 Practicum in Teaching, plus three electives (minimum 9 credits) such as Primate Evolution, Human Evolution and Phylogenetic Systematics. Students sit a preliminary examination by the fourth semester, then a dissertation proposal examination and defence.

Career pathways

Teaching and research in anatomy, morphology and paleontology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree typically in a field tied to departmental research; letters of reference; resume/CV; personal statement; proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers; acceptance by the department and Graduate School. Grade of B or better required in each required course and a 3.0 GPA in electives.

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.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

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