Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting December 2026
- Apply before Oct 2026, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
- Apply before Jan 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
- Apply before Feb 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
- Apply before Apr 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
- Apply before May 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
- Apply before Jul 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
- Apply before Aug 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
66 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Ruston, United States
Disciplines
Molecular Sciences
Overview
Students in the program work with faculty in biological sciences, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and statistics, mechanical engineering and physics.
Key Features
- The curriculum requires a minimum of 66 credit hours, which include 15 to 18 credit hours of research leading to a dissertation.
- The PhD in Molecular Sciences and Nanotechnology from Louisiana Tech University is a collaborative interdisciplinary degree offered by the College of Applied and Natural Sciences (ANS) and the College of Engineering and Science (ES).
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The curriculum consists of 66 credit hours.
- All students are required to complete a common set of core courses (10 credit hours) that exposes students to nanotechnology and molecular biology.
- The curriculum also requires a minimum of 23 credit hours of electives, to be selected by the student in consultation with the doctoral advisory committee and 12 credit hours of special topics and directed study designed to provide considerable depth in the dissertation area.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- A Master’s degree in biological sciences, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, physics, or a closely related area is the expected qualification.
- Students with Bachelor’s degrees may be admitted directly to the PhD program on the basis of outstanding academic achievements (as evidenced by GPA, GRE, and scholarly achievement).
- Official GRE scores are required. It is expected that most applicants will have a minimum total score of 304 in the Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections with a minimum of 146 in the Verbal Reasoning section. At the discretion of the PhD Steering Committee, the GRE requirement may be waived in the case of exceptional students, especially for those with national fellowships, scholarships, or professional achievement.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you. Non-residents): 36,126 AUD / year (≈ 25,608 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 36,126 AUD / year (≈ 25,608 USD / year)
- Domestic (Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you. In-State): 22,656 AUD / year (≈ 16,060 USD / year)
Living costs
Ruston
United States
1,270-1,975 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Molecular Sciences and Nanotechnology.