PhD Quantitative Biology at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Quantitative Biology is designed to train students to apply sophisticated quantitative techniques to solving basic and applied problems in biology. Students will attain substantially greater quantitative skills than in traditional doctoral programs in the biological sciences, providing them with a competitive advantage in business, industry, government, and academia. Upon completion, students will be able to synthesize and explain, in written and oral forms, complex concepts and theories in the field of biology as presented in primary literature.

Faculty: College of Science | Department: Biology | Duration: 42 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 42 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Graduate Development; Responsible Conduct In Research; Career Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Read the general instructions for applying to the graduate program and download the checklists available on the Office of Admissions webpage . International applicants have specific requirements, and a separate admissions checklist . Additionally, the Department requests that applicants complete a questionnaire . A BS in Biology or related field is required for admission. Some course requirements may be waived for students who have earned an MS in Biology or related field. Students are accepted into our PhD program as either direct admit or rotation students. To qualify as a direct admit, an applicant must secure the support of a faculty member before applying, mention their faculty support in their letter of intent, and ask that their faculty member reach out to the chair of the admissions committee (see the Department of Biology website for details and contact information).

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Doctoral application priority dates: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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