School of Life Sciences
The biology PhD program offers research and coursework that cover the full breadth of today’s biology whether it is at the molecular, organismic or ecosystem level. This program specifically benefits from the broad spectrum of courses offered by the multidisciplinary School of Life Sciences.
You'll design your own study program to prepare for future needs in the job market. Besides our one core course, you'll choose from a broad spectrum of courses, making our multidisciplinary school's program one of the most flexible PhD degrees in the United States.
A PhD in biology will provide a great foundation, as well as flexibility, to work in many fields including research, teaching in higher education, science communications, laboratory work, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, consulting, policy, medicine and much more.
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