Overview

Features

Although graduate Biological Anthropology students at University of Washington may take courses in any subdiscipline (and any department in the university), applicants wishing to be considered for admission to the Department of Anthropology choose only one of these three programs.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Behavioral Ecology;

Biocultural Anthropology;

Bioethics;

Biological Anthropology;

Computational Methods.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants are considered on the basis of academic ability, career motivation, and promise for achieving professional competence associated with the PhD, with interests and goals that fit with departmental programs and faculty interests.

It is recommended that the applicant complete an undergraduate program appropriate for graduate work in anthropology, but a BA in anthropology is not specifically required. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

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Tuition Fee

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International

32811 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32811 USD per year during 60 months.
National

32811 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32811 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

18792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18792 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Seattle

1480 - 2580 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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