Biological Sciences - PhD

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Department of Biological Sciences

Attendance: In-Person

Program Faculty: 68

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Degree Type: Doctorate - PhD

Minimum Credits: 48

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GRE Required: Yes

GPA Minimum: 2.5

Category: Biology

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There are four graduate degree programs in the Department of Biological Sciences:

Master of Arts in Biological Sciences
Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences
Master of Science degree in Marine Science
Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biological Sciences

The primary objective of Ph.D. program is to train scientists and scholars to perceive fundamental biological problems and to investigate them successfully. M.S. and pre-doctoral students undertake a diversified program of study that includes course work, seminars and laboratory research. Up to 12 credit hours of graduate course work taken at other institutions and meeting Graduate School requirements may be transferred.

Tuition Per Semester: $15,125

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Tuition Per Semester: $5,390

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Most entering Ph.D. students are supported by graduate teaching assistantships (GTAs), for which they receive a 12-month stipend, full tuition waiver and single person health insurance allowance.

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Biological Sciences - MA Biological Sciences - MS Marine Science - MS

Category: Biology

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