Key information
- Start dates: Starting August 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026
- Language: English — TOEFL iBT: 80
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: San Diego, United States
- Disciplines: Biology
Overview
Features
San Diego State University (SDSU) offers a Doctoral Degree Program in Evolutionary Biology in collaboration with the University of California Riverside (UCR) Graduate Program in Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Ecology: Genes to Ecosystems
- Ecological Systems in Space And Time
- Behavioral Ecology
- Population Genetics
- Population and Community Ecology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.2
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Goals
- Personal History Statement
- Three letters recommendation
- Photocopy of ETS scorecard containing TOEFL scores
- Unofficial transcripts
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 15,969 AUD / year (≈ 11,372 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 15,969 AUD / year (≈ 11,372 USD / year)
- Domestic: 15,969 AUD / year (≈ 11,372 USD / year)
Non-resident tuition: Add $444 per unit to the basic tuition
Living costs
San Diego, United States: 1,966–3,447 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Evolutionary Biology.
