PhD Biology; Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry; and Neuroscience at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy. Majors in Biology; Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry (MMBB); and Neuroscience.

Faculty: College of Science | Department: Biological Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Through independent learning and collaborative study, attain, use, and develop knowledge in the sciences with disciplinary specialization and the ability to integrate information across disciplines. Clearly communicate ideas, research findings, and conclusions using oral and written communication skills.

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Entry requirements

The Ph.D. program emphasizes research including (but not limited to) the departmental and multidisciplinary area described above. Admission is based upon the compatibility of the student's research interests with the areas of concentration offered by the department and the availability of a faculty member to be the student’s mentor. A doctoral student develops a graduate program of at least 78 semester hours in consultation with their major professor and graduate committee. A laboratory research-based thesis is required. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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