Overview

The Molecular Biology PhD degree from Mississippi State University key facts:

A student entering the Molecular Biology Ph.D. program from Mississippi State University with a master’s degree will be required to take 30-40 hours past that degree. The courses shall come from the offerings of the department and from supporting programs. If the student desires a specific minor, 12 hours should be in that field. The selection of courses is left to the student in consultation with the major professor and graduate committee.

The student must pass written and oral preliminary examinations dealing with his/her program of study. A student not passing the preliminary exams on a second attempt will be given the option of completing the research required for an M.S. (provided the coursework is also adequate). The student must pass a final oral defense of the dissertation upon completion of the research program.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Molecular Genetics

Intermediary Metabolism

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-06-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-06-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

57 SCH

57-58

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 126 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

61

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General requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a physical or life science with a strong background in the program discipline of interest (biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, or plant pathology).

A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 scale.
Scored results of the GRE general test recommended but not required.
International students are required to have a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score of 5.5 (non-English speaking international students)

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Tuition Fee

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International

26580 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 26580 USD per year
National

26580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26580 USD per year
In-State

9665 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9665 USD per year

Living costs for Starkville

800 - 1300 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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Overview

The Molecular Biology PhD degree from Mississippi State University key facts:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Starkville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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