Overview

Features

Experimental models in the Comparative Biosciences program from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign range from stem cells to rodent models to domestic animals, and human patients.

Programme Structure

Research

endocrine/reproductive biology

developmental and stem cell research

neurobiology

comparative pharmacology and toxicology

biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, United States

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation View 16 other PhDs in Biodiversity & Conservation in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants for graduate study in Comparative Biosciences must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0). Grade point averages will be calculated on the last 60 hours of undergraduate studies for those without the D.V.M. degree and on the entire professional curriculum for those with the D.V.M. or equivalent degree.

Applicants with a graduate degree or with some graduate coursework will be evaluated on the basis of their graduate work as well as their undergraduate or professional records. Qualifications of students must be approved by the department’s Graduate Studies Committee.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32204 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32204 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14908 USD / year

≈ 14908 USD / year

Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 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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