About the course

The Department of Biological Sciences offers a rigorous and intellectually driven PhD program that aspires to train scientists suited for careers in research and teaching. Students are trained to achieve academic excellence by triggering their innate curiosity and by gaining an appreciation for the rigor of the scientific method. This program provides excellent training in modern biology suitable for careers in academia, industry, and government.

　　Our graduate program in biological sciences offers unique opportunities for rigorous training in an intellectually driven and multidisciplinary research program. Students can select from our diverse research portfolio spanning Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Developmental Biology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology and Physiology. Our graduates find success in careers across Academia, Industry, and Government. The major endeavor of any student is the research that culminates in a dissertation or thesis. This research must be original and meet the highest standards of quality and thoroughness. The breadth of the department provides a diversity of research fields from which to choose.

　　To help in determining the best fit of student and mentor, first-year students do three laboratory rotations. During the rotations, students are temporary members of the laboratories whose research appears to be of greatest interest to them. Before the end of the student's second semester, an advisor who guides both research and selection of coursework is chosen by mutual agreement between faculty and student. The relatively small size of the research groups in this department allows students to interact ly with the faculty. Manuscripts arising from dissertation research are published in highly-respected peer reviewed journals.

　　The Ecology and Evolution group is rapidly expanding at Marquette. Current research projects seek to understand the forces that structure plant communities, maintain species diversity, control species distributions, and allow species to coexist as well as studying the evolutionary processes that generate and maintain biological diversity. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Milwaukee
Summer (May), 2024	Milwaukee
Fall (August), 2024	Milwaukee
Spring (January), 2025	Milwaukee
Summer (May), 2025	Milwaukee
Fall (August), 2025	Milwaukee
Spring (January), 2026	Milwaukee
Summer (May), 2026	Milwaukee

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Marquette University

Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.

　　A statement of professional goals and aspirations

　　Three letters of recommendation that give evidence of the applicant's scholarly promise.

　　An IELTS total score of 6.5 or higher will be required for admission.

　　TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based version or 80 on the internet-based version (a minimum of 20 on each section).

　　The minimum acceptable undergraduate (or graduate, where applicable) GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Marquette University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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