Overview

About the program

Formalized concentrations have been established to provide students at the University of Delaware with customized research and career mentorship.

Since many students pursuing the Ph.D. in Biological Sciences are interested in pursuing careers in industrial science, the Department of Biological Sciences and the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics have developed a jointly administered Ph.D. in biological sciences/MBA degree.

Programme Structure

Program concentrations available include:

Molecular Biology and Genetics
Cell and Organ Systems Physiology
Chemistry-Biology Interface

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

More details

Fall: January 15 for Priority consideration
Spring applicants must contact department prior to application.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

25 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate admission criteria of the Department of Biological Sciences include a scholastic index (grade point average on a 4.0 point scale) of at least 2.8 overall and 3.0 in the sciences.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General test (Verbal and Quantitative) is required. Competitive scores are the 50th percentile or better in each section.
Applicants are required to complete the following (or the equivalent): two years of biological sciences; one year of mathematics, preferably to include calculus and/or statistics; one year of college physics; one year of general chemistry; and one course in organic chemistry.
Applications must include three letters of recommendation from persons able to judge the applicant's ability to pursue graduate study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5580 USD / year

≈ 5580 USD / year
Out-of-State

5580 USD / year

≈ 5580 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5580 USD / year

≈ 5580 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

990 - 1700 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Newark

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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