Study Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology at Lehigh University in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology
Lehigh University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

Students admitted to the Biological Sciences PhD program typically have an undergraduate degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or neuroscience. Depending on the student’s undergraduate education, courses in the concentration of choice are first taken, followed by seminar style courses in which journal articles from the current scientific literature are read and discussed, and students learn from a number of different faculty members throughout their studies. Graduates of this program have gone on to careers in academia, industry, and the government. At the Graduate level, we offer a PhD in Biology with concentrations in biochemistry, evolution and behavior, neuroscience, and cell and molecular biology. We also offer a highly focused master's program in molecular biology that is exclusively by distance.

Majors

  • Biochemistry
  • Evolution and Behavior
  • Neuroscience
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Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$30,810.00 per year
Health insurance - $2,700

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

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Lehigh University

27 Memorial Drive West,

Bethlehem,

Pennsylvania,

18015, Northeast, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$30,810.00 per year
Health insurance - $2,700

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

Application deadline

01/04/2027

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Lehigh University

27 Memorial Drive West,

Bethlehem,

Pennsylvania,

18015, Northeast, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

  • Uploaded transcripts are not considered official. All applicants who accept an admissions offer must submit final, official transcripts through past educational institutions.
  • Most of our programs are GMAT/GRE-optional.
  • In order to be considered for admission as a regular graduate student, the applicant must satisfy at least one of the following conditions: have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.00 (note: College of Education GPA minimum is 3.0); have an average of at least 3.00 for the last two semesters of undergraduate study; have a graduate grade point average of at least 3.00 for a minimum of twelve credit hours of graduate work completed at other institutions; or have successfully satisfied the probationary conditions as an associate graduate student
  • a bachelors degree from an approved institution with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (applicants with undergraduate GPAs below 3.0 may be admitted with the approval of the department in which they wish to take courses); or 2) evidence that the applicant is presently a student in good standing in an appropriate graduate program at an approved institution; or 3) evidence that the applicant has received an appropriate graduate or other advanced degree from an approved institution.
  • Official transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application review)
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV

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

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About Lehigh University

86% of grads & 95.4% of undergrads of 2022 were employed, in continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service 6 months after graduation.

  • Wide range of academic programs from 5 colleges
  • Scholarships and grants available
  • Excellent student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1
  • USD 94,000 average graduate student starting salary
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