Overview

About the program

As a member of the Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology program at the University of California, Riverside, you will have a unique and diverse set of educational experiences, including:

a broad background in evolution, ecology, and organismal biology
exposure to exciting and modern research
training in pedagogy and the opportunity to teach undergraduate laboratories and discussion sections
immersion in your specific area of concentration.

These experiences will serve you well while in graduate school and also prepare you for a successful career in biology.

Programme Structure

Research interests include:

theoretical and experimental population and quantitative genetics
population and community ecology
conservation biology
landscape ecology
behavioral endocrinology
biomechanics
comparative physiology
developmental physiology
evolutionary physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Ecology Genetics View 349 other PhDs in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions requirements include a B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology or a related discipline.
Majors in other scientific fields are acceptable if basic preparation in biology, chemistry (organic and inorganic), physics, and mathematics are deemed adequate. This should include calculus, inorganic and organic chemistry, and physics.
Unofficial transcripts from every university and college attended since graduation from high school.
3 letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

19048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9524 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

19048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9524 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

8980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4490 USD per semester during 60 months.

fees per quarter

Living costs for Riverside

1100 - 1600 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

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