About the course

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the highest degree offered by the Microbiology Graduate Program. The goal of graduate education in the MGP is to provide students with the foundation necessary to pursue a career in a university, industry or research institute setting. Students are trained to recognize significant biological problems, to design experimental approaches for solving these problems, and to communicate their results to the scientific community and the public. The Ph.D. program presented below is intended for a timely completion of the required course work, examinations, research and an approved dissertation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2025	Raleigh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Carolina State University - Raleigh

IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL IBT-International applicants must also have a TOEFL score of 80 or higher

　　TOEFL Paper Based-550 or higher.

　　To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, applicants must have:

　　(a) a four-year bachelor?s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process.

　　(b) a GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate degrees.

　　Students are expected to have a background in biology and to have taken appropriate courses in the physical sciences, e.g. chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics, and physics. Students will need to make up deficiencies at the discretion of their graduate advisory committee. Students are typically required to have a ?B? average (3.0 GPA) in biology courses and an overall 3.0 GPA during the last two years of their undergraduate programs.

　　GRE- A minimum score of 306 (1000 under the old scoring system) is required for admission to the entomology Ph.D. program.

　　One (1) official transcript from each college/university previously attended

　　Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals at institutions or businesses where you have studied or worked

　　Statement of purpose: a 1-2 page summary describing your interests in entomology and reasons for attending graduate school

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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