Overview

The goal of the Biological Sciences program at the University of Maryland is to enable students to obtain the best training in their intended research areas, to work closely with outstanding faculty, and to prepare for successful futures contributing to innovative advances and effective teaching in the life sciences.

Features

Biological Sciences offers outstanding opportunities for research and discovery within and across contemporary disciplines.
Faculty mentors help students investigate exciting questions, in directions driven by each student’s interests and curiosity.
Enthusiastic and interactive colleagues, agile minds, and cutting-edge technologies work together to advance and apply science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics
Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, and Genomics
Molecular and Cell Biology
Physiological Systems
Programming for Biology
Bioethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

32-46

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

All students applying to the Biological Sciences Graduate Program must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized undergraduate institution.
Applicants are expected to have a strong academic record, including coursework in advanced areas of biology as well as at least one year of calculus, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics.
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application
Writing Samples (optional, up to 2)
Publications/Presentations (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

6677 USD / year

≈ 6677 USD / year
Out-of-State

6677 USD / year

≈ 6677 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3121 USD / year

≈ 3121 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 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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