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PhD Biology at University of Vermont

University of Vermont, United States

Programme overview

Students pursue coursework and conduct their dissertation research with Biology Graduate Program faculty in one or several biological sub-disciplines.

Department: Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

There are 75 required credits, of which at least 30 must be graded credits. Students may take up to 6 credits of 3000- or 4000-level courses for graduate credit with approval of the course instructor, the Director of Graduate Studies, and the Graduate College. The selection of courses will be designated for each student by the advisor and graduate studies committee. At least 20, but not more than 45, credits must be earned in dissertation research. Each candidate must participate in the teaching of at least 1 undergraduate course. Required Courses (21 Credits) BIOL 6005Graduate Seminar (5 cred

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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.

Graduate applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

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