Overview
Students who pursue a Ph.D. degree at the Missouri University of Science and Technology have the opportunity to develop a plan of study in one of three broad areas reflecting the strengths of the department, including Bioinovation, Biomedicine, and Environmental Biology.
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
- Full-time: 48 months
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.