Overview

About the Biology program at The University of Vermont

We will work with you to design a set of courses, a research project or other activities that will prepare you for your career in academic, medical or private sector research; government work; or teaching at the baccalaureate level.

Regardless of your career goals, we'll help you develop as a research scientist and network and find the right position for your next step. All of our students learn to teach undergraduates, so you will hone your teaching skills which will serve you well, even if teaching is not your ultimate career goal.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Biology
Population Ecology
Developmental Biology
Physiological Ecology
Winter Ecology
Population Genetics
Neurobiology Techniques
Neurodevelopment
Molecular Endocrinology
Doctoral Dissertation Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 308 other PhDs in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission to any program, applicants must hold a U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent degree from an accredited/recognized foreign institution prior to the date of first graduate enrollment at The University of Vermont.

Also required:

Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
Transcript
Test Scores for English Proficiency Examination

Tuition Fee

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International

19071 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1780 USD per credit during 84 months.
National

19071 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1780 USD per credit during 84 months.
In-State

7264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 678 USD per credit during 84 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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