Biology Ph.D.

• Conservation and wildlife management on human-dominated landscapes
• Protection of endangered species
• Organismal and ecological responses to climate and landscape change
• Relating phenotypic responses to genetic mechanisms

Careers

Ph.D. students from the University of North Dakota go on to rewarding careers such as:

• Tenure-track teaching at colleges and universities
• Government research
• Research and developmental opportunities in industry
• Professional biology

Biology alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

• North Dakota Game and Fish
• University of Minnesota
• Altru Health System
• Sanford Health
• Abbott Laboratories

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Research Design and Statistical Analysis
• Special Topics
• Quantitative Ecology
• Scientific Writing
• Advanced Topics in Plant Biology
• Genomics

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3
• GRE®: Required

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 110
• TOEFL® iBT: 76
• IELTS: 6

Other requirements

General requirements

• May enter the program with a Master’s degree or directly with a Bachelor’s degree.
• GRE test scores are not required for admission to the biology graduate programs. Applicants have the option to submit GRE scores if they believe the scores provide evidence of academic qualifications.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 for the Master’s degree work. If applying with only an undergraduate degree, must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate work or 3.0 for junior - senior credits.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 36,423 AUD / year (≈ 25,200 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 27,317 AUD / year (≈ 18,900 USD / year)
• Domestic (In-State): 18,212 AUD / year (≈ 12,600 USD / year)

Living costs

Grand Forks, United States: 1,445-3,151 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Paul W. Larson Scholarship – Grant 2800 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Need-based – University of North Dakota
• Larimore Mathews Scholarship – Grant 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Need-based – University of North Dakota
• Jake and Lorna Jacobson Scholarship – Grant 1100 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Merit-based – University of North Dakota
• Louise S. Ferguson Memorial Scholarship – Grant 2500 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Mary Elizabeth Hetherington Scholarship – Grant 2300 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Mildred Weisinger Scholarship – Grant 1200 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship – Grant 500 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Laura Eider and Jerry Voegele Pride of the North Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Ralph and Carol Rudrud Scholarship – Grant 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Merit-based – University of North Dakota
• Lois J Schweiger Memorial Scholarship – Grant 2700 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Merit-based – University of North Dakota
• Orvald J Bjerken Scholarship – Grant 850 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Need-based – University of North Dakota
• Richard Annis Scholarship – Grant 2200 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Elise Hammers and Freida Rich Scholarship – Grant 2250 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Merit-based – University of North Dakota
• School of Graduate Studies Giving Hearts Day Scholarship – Grant 2000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Neil C. MacDonald Scholarship – Grant 2400 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Merit-based – University of North Dakota
• Satchel Scholarship – Grant 2800 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Need-based – University of North Dakota
• Robert Campbell Scholarship – Grant 3250 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• School of Graduate Studies Department Application – Grant 1300 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Dr. Kalyn Anderson Scholarship – Grant 1850 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Merit-based – University of North Dakota
• Mary Ellen Sandlie Tri Delt Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – Need-based – University of North Dakota
• Ingwalson Family Scholarship – Grant 1650 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Merit-based – University of North Dakota
• Society of Women Engineers Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Robert and Marcia Kelley Scholarship – Grant 1250 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Irene G Larson Scholarship – Grant 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Grace Ellis Bowen Scholarship – Grant 2600 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Memorial Union Leadership Scholarship – Grant 900 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – Merit-based – University of North Dakota
• Steven S. Campbell Memorial Scholarship – Grant 750 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Biology Department Graduate Application – Grant 1400 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – Merit-based – University of North Dakota
• Kenneth Gunder Harstad Scholarship – Grant 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Stella H. Fritzell Memorial Biology Scholarship – Grant 1250 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – University of North Dakota
• Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) – Grant 72000 USD – Deadline 31 Oct 2026 – Independent provider
• Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam – Grant 40000 USD – Deadline 31 Mar 2027 – Independent provider