Applied Biology

Careers

In addition to traditional academic careers in research and education at colleges and universities and academic research hospitals and institutes, our graduates are also prepared for non-academic careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Biochemistry
• Evolutionary Biology
• Advanced Genetics
• Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Applied Biology
• Professional Communication in Science and Technology

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GRE: Required

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

Other requirements

General requirements

• Admission to the Applied Biology Ph.D. program is contingent on securing a faculty sponsor. It is the responsibility of the applicant to identify potential advisors, communicate with them, and secure a letter of sponsorship from at least one.
• The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for admission, but may be requested by a faculty sponsor during the evaluation process.
• A personal statement must be submitted that describes the student’s educational background, research experience, and career goals.
• Three letters of recommendation from professional sources must be submitted at the time of application.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

• International: 41,264 AUD / year (≈ 29,250 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 41,264 AUD / year (≈ 29,250 USD / year)
• Domestic: 23,520 AUD / year (≈ 16,672 USD / year)

Living costs

Lowell, United States: 1,594–3,303 AUD / month