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