Overview
About the program
The PhD in Biology at Georgia Institute of Technology prepares graduates who are actively involved in scientific research, are capable of making significant contributions to their scientific field, possess all the necessary skills for effective oral and written communication with colleagues, and can successfully compete in the job market for postdoctoral and research scientist level positions in academia and science-related industries.
Programme Structure
Areas of concentration:
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, including:
- population and evolutionary ecology
- community ecology
- aquatic chemical ecology
- evolution of development, behavior, and sociality
- biological oceanography
- environmental microbiology
Molecular and Cell Biology, including:
- eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell biology
- molecular physiology
- molecular biophysics and structural biology
- animal, plant, and microbial molecular genetics
- human genomics
- molecular evolution
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must list and provide an unofficial transcript for every post-secondary institution you have attended regardless of whether you received a degree.
- Test Scores
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Provide contact information for up to three recommenders, depending on the program's specific requirements. Recommendations should come from either an academic or professional reference.
- Statement of Purpose
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): 6,800 AUD / year (≈ 4,820 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 6,612 AUD / year (≈ 4,687 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 3,051 AUD / year (≈ 2,163 USD / year)
Living costs
Atlanta, United States: 1,711-3,115 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 Biology.
