Applied Biology - PhD

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts

Program Setting

Department of Biological Sciences

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 26
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Doctorate - PhD
Minimum Credits: 60
Typical Length: 5 years
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: Data Not Avail.
Requirement Details: All applicants must take the general Graduate Record Exam and earn a minimum score of 300, achieving at least 150 on both quantitative and verbal portions.
Category: Biology
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Concentrations
  • Biomedical Science
  • Cellular & Molecular Biology
  • Developmental & Evolutionary Biology
  • Quantitative Biology & Biophysics
Description

The Department of Biological Sciences offers a Ph.D. program in Applied Biology. The goal of the Applied Biology program is to train outstanding students and enable their contributions to the wide array of life sciences research needs. 

The program combines fundamental and rigorous training in the pursuit of new knowledge regarding the mechanisms of biological processes coupled with the skills needed to apply this knowledge in the workforce. In addition to traditional academic careers in research and education at colleges and universities and academic research hospitals and institutes, our graduates are also prepared for non-academic careers.

The program integrates foundational areas of biology (e.g., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology) with focused interdisciplinary biological research and preparation for career advancement.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $17,964
Tuition Per Credit: $1,497
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $10,104
Tuition Per Credit: $842
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
To facilitate research and academic achievement, the Department of Biological Sciences offers at least two years of teaching assistant support for Applied Biology students. Support includes tuition, fees, and a stipend for living expenses.
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Other Programs In Department:
Biological Sciences - MS
Category: Biology
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