Doctor of Philosophy, Biology, Ph.D.

West Virginia University

To be eligible for the Biology graduate program, applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a CV, along with a bachelor's degree from a properly recognized institution, an adequate background in science and mathematics, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (some programs may require higher). The statement of purpose (max 2 pages) should demonstrate strong research interest, outline academic goals, explain why WVU is the best fit, and highlight matching faculty research interests, while the CV/résumé (max 2 pages) should cover relevant work, research, and academic accomplishments. Late applications may still be considered on a space-available basis, including for graduate teaching assistantship funding.