Biology PhD

These interdisciplinary programs allow students to explore their interests in a variety of areas. With the help of a faculty advisor, a cohesive course of study is designed for each student from among a wide variety of research and study interests of Biology PhD faculty.

Career Possibilities

Work in academic institutions, research laboratories, or biotechnology companies, conducting cutting-edge research. Contribute to medical research and healthcare by investigating disease mechanisms and developing therapeutic interventions. Or, discover how environmental impacts inform conservation and sustainable practices.

Become a(n):

• Research Scientist
• Biomedical Scientist
• Environmental Scientist
• Pharmaceutical Researcher
• Conservation Biologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Conservation Biology
• Biological Diversity and Evolution
• Advanced Cell Biology
• Scientific Communication
• Advanced Molecular Biology Lecture
• Genomics and Biotechnology
• Advanced Eukaryotic Genetics

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 3
• GRE: Required

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 90

Other requirements

General requirements

• Submission of the graduate admissions application form
• A distinguished undergraduate transcript; competitive students generally have at least a 3.0 overall GPA, although lower grades can be acceptable
• A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a 4-year college or university of recognized standing
• Official transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate work. Transcripts must be sent directly through the GradCAS application.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Submissions of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Combined Aptitude Test

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 42,549 AUD / year (≈ 29,932 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 42,549 AUD / year (≈ 29,932 USD / year)
• Domestic (In-State): 21,903 AUD / year (≈ 15,408 USD / year)

Living costs

Boston, United States: 2,218-4,604 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.