Key Information
- Duration: Full-time (60 months)
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before December 2026
Overview
The research emphasis is on projects that are use-inspired, contributing directly to solutions for important societal challenges. This is a highly mentored program of personalized study that provides significant interaction with the large and vibrant local research community.
Career Opportunities
Biological Design graduates at Arizona State University are trained at the intersection of biological sciences, physical sciences and technology through innovation, design and production.
They find career opportunities in health care, biotechnology, pharmaceutical discovery, biomanufacturing, security, environmental and food agribusinesses.
Career examples include:
- biochemists and biophysicists
- clinical scientists
- environmental engineers
- health and safety engineers
- medical scientists and engineers
- microbiologists
Programme Structure
The research opportunities within the program address urgent, societally-relevant challenges. Examples include:
- Faster, more accurate detection and diagnosis of disease
- Personalized treatments that reduce side-effects
- Sustainable energy sources
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three letters of recommendation
- personal statement
- resume
- proof of English proficiency
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): 42,813 AUD / year (≈ 30,348 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 39,233 AUD / year (≈ 27,810 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 18,255 AUD / year (≈ 12,940 USD / year)
Living costs
Tempe, United States: 1,270–1,904 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities are available for Biological Design.
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