Our Biological Sciences doctoral program emphasizes the core knowledge, interdisciplinary training, problem-solving skills, and data analytical expertise necessary for our students to become scientific leaders at the forefront of advances in human and environmental health.
Career Pathways
Academia/Research Institutions:
- Professor/Research Faculty
- Principal Investigator
Industry and Public Agency:
- Environmental Scientist
- Soil and Plant Scientist
- Conservation Scientist
- Bioinformaticist
- Data Scientist
- Microbiologist
- Geneticist
Entrepreneurship and Startups:
- Biotech Entrepreneur
- Consultant
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:
- BioInnovation and BioDesign
- Molecular biomarkers of fitness
- Physiology
- Toxicity and toxicology
- Aging and regenerative medicine
- Environmental microbiology
- Ecosystem function and dysfunction
- Biodiversity and conservation biology
- Science education
Key Information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting June 2027 — apply before Jun 2027
- Starting January 2028 — apply before Feb 2027
- Starting August 2028 — apply before Sep 2027
Rolling admissions. The application will remain open, but we recommend that you apply by the priority deadlines.
Language
English — TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
72 SCH
- with master's degree: 42 credits
- without master's degree: 72 credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Missouri City, United States
Disciplines
Biology
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GRE® — Required. The GRE® General Test measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT — 80. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home, and measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting.
General requirements
Application requirements:
- A submitted online application
- Non-refundable application fee
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Your degree must be the equivalent of a 4-year bachelor's degree in the U.S.
- A statement of purpose (personal statement) of 1,000 words or less on why you are interested in the program
- A resume or curriculum vitae
- All non-native English speaking graduate international applicants must demonstrate English language competency
- Missouri S&T may request that you provide an official course-by-course evaluation from WES or another NACES member evaluation agency
Fees and Funding
Living costs — Missouri City, United States
1,455–2,696 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for Biological Sciences PhD opportunities.
