Overview

The purpose of the Biology Doctoral Program from the University of Miami, is to engender the research, teaching and presentation skills that are central to professional biological careers in academia, government and private organizations.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate a deep knowledge of a Biological area, and the research skills required to make an original scientific contribution.

Students will demonstrate the ability to teach Biology to University of Miami undergraduates.

Students will demonstrate appropriate level of writing skills for communicating their research in professional settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Study in Plant or Animal Sciences

Graduate Core

Advanced Biostatistics

Doctoral Dissertation

Post-Candidacy Doctoral Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 351 other PhDs in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online at the UM Graduate School.

Send hardcopies of the following to the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Biology, Department of Biology.

Originals of all undergraduate and graduate official transcripts (photocopies are not accepted)

Official scores from recent Graduate Record Examinations (within five years), including the aptitude portion; (photocopies of scores are not accepted)

International applicants whose native language is not English must additionally submit the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) official scores (photocopies of scores are not accepted)

Send digital copies of the following to the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Biology

A cover letter that identifies interests, suggests possible research projects, states career goals and identifies a UM Biology faculty sponsor

Copies of any research papers (e.g., publications, manuscripts, senior reports, etc.)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31728 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31728 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

31728 USD / year

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Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Miami

Funding

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