Key information
Duration
Full-time — 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting August 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
90 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Norman, United States
Disciplines
Biology
Overview
Features
SBS faculty at the University of Oklahoma conduct cutting-edge research across biological sciences. The School offers financial assistantships to Biology graduate students; additional fellowships are available to incoming graduate students.
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.