Biology PhD, Integrative Biology Emphasis
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The Biology PhD program at this institution emphasizes empirical and theoretical research, integrating basic biology with specialized emphasis areas. Students complete required coursework in core areas, conduct extensive research, and select electives in their chosen emphasis: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior; Cellular and Molecular Biology; or Integrative Biology. The program prepares graduates for advanced positions in research, teaching, government, and industry.
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Degree Overview:
The Biology PhD program emphasizes empirical and theoretical approaches to biological research, requiring students to integrate basic biology skills with focal studies in an emphasis area. The program aims to provide research experience and training suitable for advanced positions in academic research and teaching, government agencies, and industry.
Outline:
Coursework:
- Required Courses (20 credits total):
- BIOL 6889: Graduate Seminar (6 credits)
- BIOL 5178 & BIOL 5179: Introduction to Graduate Research in Biology and Ethical Issues in Biology (2 credits)
- BIOL 5436: Advanced Applied Bioinformatics (3 credits)
- BIOL 4122: Biostatistics (3 credits)
- BIOL 5012: Advanced Genetics (3 credits)
- BIOL 5302: Advanced Evolution (3 credits)
- Graduate Research (30 credits): BIOL 6905
- Elective Courses (6 credits):
- Students select six credit hours of electives in their emphasis area in consultation with their advisor.
Emphasis Areas:
- Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB)
- Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB)
Entry Requirements:
Students are considered for admission to the graduate program in Biology only after they have formally applied for admission through the Graduate School. Applications may be completed on-line. In addition to Graduate School admission requirements, applicants to the Ph.D. in Biology program must submit three letters of recommendation submitted from individuals able to comment on academic potential (such as faculty members at previously attended colleges or universities) and transcripts of all postsecondary academic work. We encourage GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical) to be sent as well; however these are not required. Admission to the Ph.D. program normally requires a minimum grade point average overall and in biology courses of 3.0 (where A=4.0). Applicants from countries where English is not a primary language are required to meet the language requirements set by UMSL Global. Scores must be submitted before admission can be decided. Applicants should have a bachelor's or M.S. degree from an accredited United States college or university or evidence of equivalent training at an accredited institution outside the United States. They should have the appropriate background for graduate work in biology, including courses in genetics, biochemistry, and evolution. Courses in organic chemistry, college physics, and calculus are expected. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program who have not met all the prerequisites may be required to make up deficiencies before admission to candidacy. The deficiencies will be decided during orientation meetings prior to the start of the second semester.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Applicants from countries where English is not a primary language are required to meet the language requirements set by UMSL Global. Scores must be submitted before admission can be decided.
