Study Doctor of Philosophy, Genetics and Developmental Biology, Ph.D. at West Virginia University in the USA, Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The PhD in Genetics and Developmental Biology is particularly well suited for students interested in emphasizing plant, animal, microbial (bacterial or fungal), or insect genetics, or developmental biology. Students in the program learn research approaches such as genomics, analysis of gene expression, metabolic engineering, functional analyses of genes, evolutionary development, and conservation genetics.

Which department am I in?

Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$31,914.00 per year

University Fees - 720

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

31/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Morgantown

Morgantown,

West Virginia,

26506, South, United States

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$31,914.00 per year

University Fees - 720

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Morgantown

Morgantown,

West Virginia,

26506, South, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

You must have a bachelor's degree from a properly recognized institution. The minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Some programs have higher minimum GPA requirements.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.