PhD in Molecular Biology

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

31

Diversity

New York:

12%

Texas:

9%

Others:

32%

Illinois:

7%

Florida:

6%

California:

34%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,30,000 / year

Graduation Rate

95%

Top recruiters

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Cornell University

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Fees and Funding

Overall Cost

$37,327 / year

Funding Options

FAQs

• Do I need to have an MA before I apply to the Ph.D. program?

  

  No. Only about 25% of our graduate students had earned an MA before being admitted to the Ph.D. program.

• Do I need to take the GRE?

  

  No, the GRE General and Subject Tests are not required for the Autumn 2023 admissions cycle.

• What does the admissions committee look for when reviewing applications?

  

  In reviewing applications for our Ph.D. program, we look for evidence that the applicant not only will thrive in our graduate program, but will go on to put the training we offer to fruitful use in an academic or a non-academic career. We look for evidence of: academic potential as evidenced in past academic achievement an understanding of, and passion for, research a good fit between the applicant’s interests and the interests and capabilities of our faculty

• How selective is the admissions process for the Ph.D. program?

  

  We are able to matriculate about 4-6 students with funding from an applicant pool of 200+.