PhD Anthropological Sciences at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The interdepartmental PhD in Anthropological Sciences draws on faculty from Anatomical Sciences, Anthropology, Ecology and Evolution, Geosciences, History and other units, training students for research and teaching careers in physical anthropology, archaeology and cultural anthropology.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences | Duration: Minimum 48 graduate credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

At least 48 graduate credits with a 3.0 average. All first-year students take DPA 525 Research Areas in Anthropological Sciences. Physical anthropology requires Primate Evolution, Human Evolution and Primate Behavior and Ecology, with track courses in evolution, biometry, evolutionary anatomy or ecological modelling; archaeology requires Approaches in Archaeology and graduate statistics.

Career pathways

Research and teaching in physical anthropology, archaeology and cultural anthropology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all undergraduate coursework and 3.25 in the major field; acceptance by the programme and the Graduate School. Successful applicants are considered for teaching assistantships.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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