Biological Sciences - PhD

University at Albany

Albany, New York

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Program Setting

Department of Biological Sciences

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 61
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Doctorate - PhD
Minimum Credits: Data Not Avail.
Typical Length: Data Not Avail.
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Category: Ecology - Biology
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Concentrations
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB)
  • Molecular, Cellular, Developmental and Neural Biology (MCDN)
Description

The PhD Programs in Biology at the University at Albany provide the advanced multidisciplinary education required to develop successful careers in today’s research, teaching, government and industrial environments.

You will learn how to solve problems, work independently and as a member of a team, how to communicate (by writing, by giving oral and poster presentations, by speaking in public), how to meet deadlines, how to manage your time effectively and how to prioritise your activities. Many alumni from these programs now hold faculty positions in other universities as well as key positions in biotechnology companies and government agencies.

Many alumni now hold faculty positions in other universities as well as key positions in biotechnology companies and government agencies.

The PhD Program is comprised of two core areas:

  • Molecular, Cellular, Developmental and Neural Biology (MCDN)
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB)
Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $12,522
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $6,732
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
All students in the PhD Programs in Biology are eligible for: A 1-year Teaching Assistantship Salary for the summer following their first academic year After the first year, students may seek a Research Assistantship or continue as a TA for up to 8 semesters (6 if they entered the program with an MS). TAs also receive tuition scholarships.
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Other Programs In Department:
Biological Sciences - MS
Category: Ecology - Biology
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