PhD Complex Biosystems at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Programme overview

The program in Complex Biosystems is directed toward students interested in applying quantitative statistical and computational approaches to multiple areas of biology including human health, medical biochemistry, microbial metagenomics, ecology, evolution, and plant systems. The first year of this interdisciplinary program offers students two semesters of laboratory rotations on diverse topics and one semester of laboratory teaching experience.

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

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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: GRE (optional) Resume/CV: Be sure to include prior educational, research, teaching, internship/work, and volunteer experiences. Applicants are also encouraged to include information about awards, publications, and presentations, and highlight any leadership activities. Personal Statement: In two pages or less, include a description of your (1) motivation for pursuing a graduate degree including what you hope to achieve with your degree, (2) relevant experiences in BOTH the life and data sciences (research, teaching, internships/works, volunteering) that have prepared you for this program, (3) persistence and/or ability to overcome obstacles, (4) leadership and communication skills, and (5) career/professional goals. Also tell us specific faculty members you are interested in working with and why. Three letters of recommendation: These should specifically describe what training and/or experiences have prepared you for graduate research at the intersection of the life and data sciences. Deadlines: Fall Admission: December 15 for priority consideration, applications are welcome until January 15. Spring admission is available only to current UNL students or with program permission.

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

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