PhD in Biology

Programme Structure

Research themes include:

• the ecology of a changing planet
• behavior from molecules to ecosystems
• biological aspects of one health
• mechanisms of biodiversity

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 130
• TOEFL iBT: 79
• PTE Academic: 60
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• Applicants are required to list any OU faculty they have contacted prior to admission. Ideally this would be someone you would like to work with.
• Three letters of recommendation are required. Applicants will be instructed to enter the name and email address of each recommender in the application. The recommender will then be sent an email with a link to upload a letter of recommendation.
• A Resume is required. Please include information related to your educational and professional background, such as positions held, honors and awards, honors research topic and any presentations or publications.
• Statement of Purpose

Tuition Fees

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

• International (Non-residents): 15,699 AUD / year (≈ 11,128 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 15,699 AUD / year (≈ 11,128 USD / year)
• Domestic (In-State): 5,555 AUD / year (≈ 3,938 USD / year)

Living Costs

Norman, United States: 1,270–1,975 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships opportunities are available for Biology PhD's.