PhD Biological Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Programme overview

The School of Biological Sciences provides interdisciplinary training and professional development opportunities for students interested in a career in the life sciences. Research interests of our faculty range from analyzing molecular and cellular processes to studying the ecological & evolutionary determinants of biological form and function.

Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: 90 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines) | Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 565, Internet TOEFL 85, IELTS 6.5 Three recommendation letters Curriculum Vitae or Resume Personal Statement: Your statement of purpose should be no longer than 2 pages. It should include a description of your previous research experiences (if any), how those experiences have shaped your current interests, and the types of research you would like to conduct during graduate school. Faculty: Identify up to four faculty who share your research interests and with whom you would like to work. More Biological Sciences Graduate Program Requirements Deadlines: December 1 for Fall. This is for an August start; program accepts new students once a year.

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.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 90 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

Explore more study programmes

STEM