Overview

Education

More than 140 faculty members are available as dissertation research advisors, and their interests cover a wide range of research in contemporary biomedical and life sciences.

The Life Sciences program at Northwestern University provides each student the flexibility needed to design a personal course of study, pursue individual research interests, and choose an appropriate thesis advisor.

The wide range of research opportunities within the DGP serves students well - both those who enter graduate school committed to a specific research field and those who begin with many potential interests. Flexibility and ease in pursuing diverse interests are the hallmarks of graduate training in the DGP.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology

Quantitative Biology: Statistics and Data Analysis for Life Scientists

Life Science Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

9 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Health Sciences Ecology View 69 other PhDs in Ecology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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

Admitted students must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree — or an equivalent non-U.S. degree — from a regionally accredited institution.

TGS will accept applications from international students with 3-year bachelor's degrees.

You may be considered for admission before you finish your undergraduate degree, but you must complete that degree before you enroll at Northwestern.

In general, to apply to The Graduate School (TGS), you will be required to:

Submit an application online.

Pay an online application fee by credit card.

Submit your Statement of Purpose.

Upload your transcript or academic record.

Submit your test scores (if required by your admitting program).

Upload two to three Letters of Recommendation.

Tuition Fee

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International

9344 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4672 USD per semester during 108 months.
National

9344 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4672 USD per semester during 108 months.
In-State

9344 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4672 USD per semester during 108 months.

tuition (for 8 or fewer quarters): $18,689 per quarter
tuition (for more than 8 quarters): $4,672 per quarter

Living costs for Evanston

1100 - 1500 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Life Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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