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PhD of Biological Sciences
- Pittsburgh, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A three-year BSc applying biology to health, Biotechnology, Conservation and sustainability, With an MBiol option.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Biological Sciences to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in and a final project.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Hospitals
- Biotech companies (UK Biocentre
- Oxford Nanopore)
- Zoos and conservation trusts
- Bioscience
- Biotechnology and healthcare
- Environmental agencies and consultancies
Curriculum
- Year 1 builds a foundation in being a bioscientist with an optional residential field course. Year 2 deepens molecular biology
- Cell biology and genomes and adds computational skills. Year 3 (or 4 with placement) specialises
- With options from molecular biology of cancer to wildlife conservation
- And a final project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as set by each programme
- programme-specific GPA
- references and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree as set by each programme
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the department or school website. Each school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts
- the documents the programme lists and an English test score. Accept the offer
- which may include assistantship or fellowship funding awarded by the programme. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,346 - $59,822 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate fellowships, scholarships, and teaching or research assistantships may be offered by individual schools and departments. International eligibility, nominations, amounts, and available places depend on the specific programme; awards are not guaranteed. |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $38,346 - $59,822 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.