Overview
The Biology PhD program from Mississippi State University , research by the Graduate Faculty focuses on mechanisms of organism function in terms of cell properties and structural components, variation in the structure and function of organisms and other complex biological systems, and the integration of biological scales and processes.
Graduate training at the Biology program from Mississippi State University emphasizes preparation for careers in teaching and research in both academic and nonacademic positions.
Key facts:
The Doctor of Philosophy degree requires two semesters in residence, oral and written comprehensive exams, and a defense of the dissertation. Course requirements vary according to the needs of the student.
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- Research by the Graduate Faculty focuses on mechanisms of organism function in terms of cell properties and structural components, variation in the structure and function of organisms and other complex biological systems, and the integration of biological scales and processes.
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- Priority for assigning assistantships - apply no later than July 1st for the Fall semester and no later than November 1st for the Spring semester.
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General requirements
- The general requirements for students wishing to pursue graduate studies at Mississippi State are a bachelor's degree, a 2.75 or greater GPA (4.0 scale) on the last two years of undergraduate study or on any graduate work, and submission of GRE general examination scores.
- We do not require the GRE subject area exam. We also do not have a Departmental minimum score for the general exam; however, individual faculty members may have specific expectations for GRE scores or percentiles.
- You should consult your prospective Major Professor for details. In the recent past, the majority of admitted students have scored in the upper 50th percentile of those taking the GRE general exam.
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26580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26580 USD per year -
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26580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26580 USD per year -
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9665 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9665 USD per year
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