Overview

About the program

The PhD in Biology at Georgia Institute of Technology prepares graduates who are actively involved in scientific research, are capable of making significant contributions to their scientific field, possess all the necessary skills for effective oral and written communication with colleagues, and can successfully compete in the job market for postdoctoral and research scientist level positions in academia and science-related industries.

Programme Structure

Areas of concentration:

Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, including:

population and evolutionary ecology

community ecology

aquatic chemical ecology

evolution of development, behavior, and sociality

biological oceanography
environmental microbiology

Molecular and Cell Biology, including:

eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell biology
molecular physiology
molecular biophysics and structural biology
animal, plant, and microbial molecular genetics
human genomics
molecular evolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

18 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 351 other PhDs in Biology 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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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must list and provide an unofficial transcript for every post-secondary institution you have attended regardless of whether you received a degree.
Test Scores
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Provide contact information for up to three recommenders, depending on the program’s specific requirements. Recommendations should come from either an academic or professional reference.
Statement of Purpose

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

4820 USD / year

≈ 4820 USD / year
Out-of-State

4687 USD / year

≈ 4687 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2163 USD / year

≈ 2163 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Atlanta

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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