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PhD Biology (Exercise Physiology) at University of North Texas

University of North Texas, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in biology with a concentration in exercise physiology is a research doctorate offered through the Department of Biological Sciences. Students pursue original research leading to a dissertation.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Department of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree or 42 beyond the master's (Biology PhD)  |  Intake: Fall and Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

The biology PhD is a research programme of 72 hours at the 5000 and 6000 levels beyond the bachelor's degree, or 42 beyond a master's, including a 12-hour dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Biological Sciences (graduate programs): bachelor's degree with 24 hours in life science or an appropriate related scientific field, including 12 hours of advanced related coursework; undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 overall and at least 3.2 in the last 60 hours; GPA of at least 3.4 for any prior graduate work. Thesis (MS) and PhD applicants need a faculty member's agreement to serve as major professor (or, for BMB, the rotation entrance committee). GRE not required (scores may be submitted). Application materials: statement of purpose (maximum 2 pages), CV, transcripts, three letters of recommendation. International applicants whose native language is not English must meet UNT English proficiency (TOEFL or equivalent) requirements. Application deadlines: December 1 for fall entry and August 1 for spring entry. A master's degree in life science with a research thesis is desirable for PhD applicants.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall and Spring

Duration: 42 hours with an approved master's degree or 72 hours with only a bachelor's degree, including disse

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unt.edu/

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