Overview
Our graduate program in Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati is a research program, with specialties covering all levels of biological organization, including:
- Molecular biology
- Cell and microbial biology
- Genetics
- Animal and plant physiology
- Animal behavior
- Evolution and ecology
- Environmental biology
We use comparative approaches to study both the evolutionary history and ecological consequences of biodiversity. These strengths complement and expand upon programs in Medicine and Engineering, and students are encouraged to draw upon the offerings of these academic units as part of their program of study.
Careers
Our graduates go on to careers in a variety of professions, including in industry, as academic professors, as instructors in liberal arts colleges and high schools, naturalists, conservation professionals, and with local partners such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Cincinnati Zoo and Botancial Garden, and the Cincinnati Museum Center.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bioinformatics
- Behavioral Genetics
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Environmental Exposure and Toxicology
- Comparative Endocrinology
- Ecosystem Ecology
- Plant Ecology
- Tropical Ecology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Immunology
- Biology of Cancer
- Human Physiology & Biomechanics
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Human/Comparative Physiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 90
- Post Master's Minimum Credits: 60
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology View 308 other PhDs in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
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
- For graduate programs, the university welcomes applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes or the international equivalent.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
- CV/Resume and Personal Statement
Tuition Fee
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International
15996 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1333 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
15996 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1333 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
8952 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 746 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Cincinnati
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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