Doctoral degree requirements

The Biology  Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 24-30 hrs course work including 15 hours of courses at the 800 level, depending on the student’s background. Students may chose from all graduate courses, including all Division of Biology Graduate Courses listed in the Graduate catalog. Course selection is done in consultation and approval of the student’s supervisory committee. All students are required to take 3 hrs BIOL 862 Professional Skills in Biology.