Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology at University of Idaho in the USA, College of Science

About this course

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

What will I learn?

Whether you want to develop new medicines to cure diseases, create crop-enhancing technologies, work for the Environmental Protection Agency, or teach and lead research at a university, an advanced degree in biological sciences will help you get there.In this program, you will choose one of two degree options: 1) biology or 2) microbiology, molecular biology and biochemistry. Depending on your career goals and interests, you will work alongside faculty members who are leading research in reproductive biology, evolution and ecology, neurobiology, or cellular and molecular biology.As a graduate student, you will design and conduct experiments, teach undergraduate students in the classroom and lab, complete courses in professional development and ethical issues in biological research.

Which department am I in?

College of Science

Study options

Full Time (9 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$31,582.00 per year

Books and supplies – 1227

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Moscow (Main Campus)

875 Perimeter Drive MS 4264,

Moscow,

Idaho,

83844, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All international graduate school applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be considered for graduate admission to University of Idaho:Have earned or will have earned a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting body, a ministry of education or an official quality assurance organization. The bachelor's degree should be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree consisting of four years of study (120 semester credit hours or 180 quarter hours). An official academic record from all post-secondary education institutions attended is required. This takes time so start this early in your application process.

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