Overview

Features

Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biology students at Pennsylvania State University develop research and teaching skills through training tailored to their talents and research interests. Students make discoveries and generate knowledge through independent, original dissertation research in world-class laboratories.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Analysis of the Biochemical, Microbial, and Molecular Biology Scientific Literature
Ethics in Biomedical Science
Advances in Biochemistry
Advances in Genetics and Genomics
Teaching in Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

19 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Microbiology Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 100 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Entering students should have taken courses in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, genetics, and/or microbiology.
Admission to the program is based on prior research experience, answers to program specific questions, course records and grades, letters of recommendation, and interviews.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

46790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46790 USD per year during 96 months.
National

46790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46790 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

27116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27116 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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