The Ph.D. in Integrative Life Sciences is designed for students who want to conduct research that is integrative across multiple disciplines and that takes a systems approach to emerging research questions across the many fields that comprise the life sciences. Students may opt to work with research faculty members from any department, center or institute across VCU campuses. The program provides the opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary research at multiple scales of study from the molecular to ecosystem levels.
Majors
Bioinformatics and Genome Sciences
Behavioral and Statistical Genetics
Which department am I in?
College of Humanities and Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(7 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$29,470.00
per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Application deadline
10/01/2027
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Virginia Commonwealth University- Monroe Park Campus
707 W. Broad St.,
Richmond,
Virginia,
23284, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, the Ph.D. in Integrative Life Sciences program requires graduation from an accredited college or university or its equivalent with a degree that is preparative for graduate-level study in the life sciences. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The GRE is not required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.