PhD Biology at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Biology provides rigorous training in several fields of biology for careers in the field, the laboratory and other professional settings. Graduates generate hypotheses, design experiments, and write manuscripts and grants.

Faculty: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Biology | Duration: 38 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

38 graduate credit hours at 400 level or above (no more than 12 at 400 level): 18 hours Biology coursework, 6 hours research (BIOL 797), 7 hours professional development seminars (Research Project Development, Graduate Seminar, scientific integrity/ethics, Scientific Writing), 5 hours colloquium and 2 hours teaching practicum. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide graduate admission (WVU): a baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited institution (or an approved international institution); an undergraduate or graduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, with provisional admission possible below that for domestic applicants; international applicants must meet WVU English language proficiency requirements and cannot be admitted provisionally.

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.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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