Key Information Duration: Full-time, 60 months Start date: August 2027 Application deadline: Apply before December 2026 Language: English Credits: 72
semester credit hours Delivered: On campus Campus location: Iowa City, United States Discipline: Biology Overview Features A total of 72 semester hours is required for the Cell and Developmental Biology PhD degree. This includes academic course work, seminars, and research hours. Programme Structure Curriculum: Principles in Molecular and Cellular Biology Basic Biostatistics and Experimental Design Biomedical Science Seminar Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology Biomedical Science Research 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: 120 TOEFL iBT: 81 PTE Academic: 68 IELTS: 7 Other Requirements General Requirements Students enjoy the flexibility of investigating several disciplines prior to affiliating with a specific subprogram by performing three research rotations in the laboratories of any of the BSP faculty, regardless of the faculty person’s program affiliation(s). The BSP has organized its first-year curriculum in order to meet the dual goals of: A) providing all students with an integrated, core foundation in modern molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, quantitative literacy, and critical thinking; and B) providing maximum flexibility to accommodate students' individual interests. Fees and Funding Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International: 48,923 AUD / year (≈ 34,390 USD / year) Out-of-State: 46,627 AUD / year (≈ 32,776 USD / year) Domestic / In-State: 19,673 AUD / year (≈ 13,829 USD / year) Living Costs Iowa City, United States: 1,689–2,619 AUD / month The living costs include total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
