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Integrative and Evolutionary Biology (PhD) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Integrative and Evolutionary Biology gives each student a broad background in the field plus detailed expertise in a chosen research area. Curricula are tailored to the student's research interests, with advanced courses and seminars available across the University Park and Health Sciences campuses.

Duration: Minimum 60 units  |  Intake: Application deadline: December 15  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

At least 60 units of courses, seminars and research, with 24 units of formal coursework: BISC 515, an adviser-specified 4-unit course, seminar BISC 549 (minimum 4 units) and 12 units of advanced electives. Students serve as teaching assistants for two semesters, pass a first-year screening, a written and oral qualifying exam and defend a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 15.

Intake: Application deadline: December 15

Duration: Minimum 60 units

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