Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] - Doctorate [3 Years]
$53,161 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Molecular Biology

  • Students in the Molecular Biology Ph.D. program receive broad training in how biological systems function at the level of nucleic acids and proteins, cells and development, and the evolution of populations and species.
  • Approximately 40 faculty from the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics departments participate in the program, offering access to diverse expertise and research programs.
  • Over 65 students are in the graduate program and conduct research with faculty members.
  • During their first year, students take a core curriculum that lays the foundation for more advanced study in the field, while also rotating through the research labs of three participating faculty.
  • At the end of the first year, students determine their thesis advisor, with whom they will conduct more specialized dissertation work.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $53161 $53161 $53161 $53161
Total Fees $53161 $53161 $53161 $53161

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 317 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 68 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants should have completed a master’s degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
  • A strong undergraduate preparation in microeconomics and mathematics is an advantage, as is some prior training at the undergraduate or graduate level in accounting, finance, or economics.
  • Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
  • Students need to submit the result of the GMAT exam score, the minimum score should be 730 out of 800.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Completed a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.