About the course

A Ph.D. student in good standing must complete a qualifying exam during the summer semester following his/her first full academic year. The qualifying exam consists of satisfactory completion of a research proposition course in which students will be guided through development of a National Science Foundation-formatted research proposal and a final defense of the proposal in front of a committee composed of University graduate faculty.

　　Upon satisfactory completion of the graduate coursework, or within 6 hours of completion, a Ph.D. student must stand for a comprehensive examination. The student must present to his/her defense committee the results to date and planned research efforts through the completion of the Ph.D. program. This oral comprehensive examination will be comprised of a presentation by the student and a resulting question and answer session, it will provide a measure of the student?s research skills and research progress. The comprehensive examination must be passed at least six months prior to graduation. Successful completion of the comprehensive exam will result in the Ph.D. student?s being admitted to Ph.D. candidacy. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$74,370

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2024	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2024	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2024	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2025	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2025	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2025	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2026	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2026	Mississippi

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Mississippi State University

Cumulative GPA of 3.20 on the last 64 hours of undergraduate coursework

　　An official transcript showing the bachelor's degree and any work after bachelor's degree.

　　Three letters of recommendation are required to process applications and must be submitted electronically. Applicants to Mississippi State University must compose and submit a statement of purpose.

　　International students must have a TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or 6.5 on the IELTS.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　601st / 1250

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