PhD Biological Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

PhD Biological Sciences is offered at the University of Missouri through Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Science. The degree requires a minimum of 72 credit hours.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: 72 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Fifteen of the 72-hour minimum must be selected from courses numbered at 8000 or 9000 level. BIO_SC 8087 Seminar (Continuous enrollment; 1 credit/semester) 1

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Graduate program is centered on 3 pillars: innovative research, excellence in mentoring/teaching, and promoting a culture of inclusion and equity. Our goal is to foster a community in which research, teaching, and community engagement are recognized as synergistic activities of equal importance. Therefore, we have moved away from a metric-based approach and instead use a holistic evaluation of candidates. At the forefront of this process is the recognition that inclusion and equity are the foundations of a community in which diverse ideas and perspectives are likely to flourish. As such, the Division of Biological Sciences prioritizes evidence of attributes such as drive, diligence, passion for sharing scientific knowledge, and a willingness to take scientific risks over measures such as GPA, standardized test scores, and other similar qualifications.

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 programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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