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
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Credits
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Disciplines
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English requirements
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Student insurance
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- 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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1780 USD per credit during 84 months. -
National
19071 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1780 USD per credit during 84 months. -
In-State
7264 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 678 USD per credit during 84 months.
Living costs for Burlington
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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