Overview Depending on their interests, graduate Biology students at West Virginia University can specialize in any one of these research
areas or in any combination of them. Features Each graduate program sets their own terms of admission and application deadlines. Programme Structure Research Biology Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 2.7 Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. English requirements Duolingo English Test: 105 TOEFL iBT: 79 PTE Academic: 53 IELTS: 6.5 Other requirements General requirements Letters of Recommendation - Three Statement of Purpose GRE Résumé /CV The GRE is optional A bachelor's degree, and an adequate background in science and mathematics. Statement of Purpose CV/Resume Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International (Non-residents): 42,356 AUD / year ≈ 30,024 USD / year Out-of-State : 42,356 AUD / year ≈ 30,024 USD / year Domestic (In-State): 15,134 AUD / year ≈ 10,728 USD / year Living costs Morgantown United States 1,093-1,820 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Scholarships Information Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biology. Available Scholarships WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarships — Grant 5000 USD, Deadline 19 Oct 2026 (West Virginia University, Morgantown, United States) Carl del Signore Foundation Graduate Scholarships — Grant 2000 USD, Deadline 19 Oct 2026 (West Virginia University, Morgantown, United States) Key information Duration Full-time: 60 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting August 2027 Apply before Jan 2027 Language English Delivered On Campus Campus Location Morgantown, United States Disciplines Biology


