Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 60 months
- Start date: September 2027
- Application deadlines: National applicants — apply before August 2027 (estimated deadline). International applicants — apply before May 2027 (estimated deadline for all other students).
Overview
We offer a Biological Sciences - Cell and Molecular Biology degree at the University of Denver. Areas of focus within cell and molecular biology include biophysics, intracellular trafficking and signaling, molecular forensics, RNA biology, virus-host cell interaction, developmental biology, neuroscience and endocrinology.
Features
- Within ecology, biodiversity and evolution, areas of focus consist of plant-insect interaction, ecology of invasive species, forest ecology and evolutionary biology, including evolutionary ecology, evolution of animal behavior and evolutionary-developmental biology.
Programme Structure
Research
- Requiring five years of research and coursework, including a public seminar, written thesis and oral thesis defense, the program couples coursework with original research and teaching opportunities.
- When conducting their original research, students can leverage state-of-the-art facilities and techniques.
- Our PhD students also have the chance to teach in undergraduate lab environments.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper.
- Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.
- Standardized Test Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Required Essays and Statements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 44,400 AUD / year ≈ 30,924 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 44,400 AUD / year ≈ 30,924 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 44,400 AUD / year ≈ 30,924 USD / year
Living costs
Denver, United States: 1,881–3,187 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.