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PhD Integrative Biology at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire, United States

Programme overview

The Integrative and Organismal Biology option covers organismal biology in terrestrial and aquatic settings, including physiology, neurobiology, behavior, cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology and systematics. Students can combine hands-on biological projects with research on post-secondary biology teaching and learning.

Department: Biological Sciences Program  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

Introductory graduate seminar (BIOL 901), two experimental design and analysis courses, a writing/communication course, an ethics requirement and electives chosen with the advisor, followed by a preliminary proposal, qualifying exam, dissertation, public seminar and oral defense. No specific credit total is required.

Career pathways

Animal and plant biology roles in academia, government, research and nonprofit organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UNH Graduate School (all graduate applicants who are non-native English speakers): minimum TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo English Test 120; waivers possible at department and Graduate School discretion.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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