Overview
About the program
The PhD in Biology at Georgia Institute of Technology prepares graduates who are actively involved in scientific research, are capable of making significant contributions to their scientific field, possess all the necessary skills for effective oral and written communication with colleagues, and can successfully compete in the job market for postdoctoral and research scientist level positions in academia and science-related industries.
Programme Structure
Areas of concentration:
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, including:
- population and evolutionary ecology
- community ecology
- aquatic chemical ecology
- evolution of development, behavior, and sociality
- biological oceanography
- environmental microbiology
Molecular and Cell Biology, including:
- eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell biology
- molecular physiology
- molecular biophysics and structural biology
- animal, plant, and microbial molecular genetics
- human genomics
- molecular evolution
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology View 308 other PhDs in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
- You must list and provide an unofficial transcript for every post-secondary institution you have attended regardless of whether you received a degree.
- Test Scores
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Provide contact information for up to three recommenders, depending on the program’s specific requirements. Recommendations should come from either an academic or professional reference.
- Statement of Purpose
Tuition Fee
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International
4374 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1215 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
4374 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1215 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
2109 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 586 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Atlanta
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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