Biological Sciences - PhD

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Program Website
Program Setting

Department of Biological Sciences

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 68
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Doctorate - PhD
Minimum Credits: 48
Typical Length: Data Not Avail.
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 2.5
Category: Biology
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Description

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.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $15,125
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $5,390
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
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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More Info
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Other Programs In Department:
Biological Sciences - MA Biological Sciences - MS Marine Science - MS
Category: Biology
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