Study Ph.D. in Integrative, Comparative, and Marine Biology Program at University of North Carolina - Wilmington in the USA, Center for Marine Science

About this course

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

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy program offers a broad background and overview of the fields comprising marine biology and prepares you for professional and leadership positions. This research degree program serves students with interests in conducting research in academia, industry and government individuals who intend to become faculty in undergraduate teaching institutions managers in technology-based industries and policy makers in government.

Which department am I in?

Center for Marine Science

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$21,364.00 per year

Books/Supplies - 822

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Wilmington Campus

601 S. College Road,

Wilmington,

North Carolina,

28403, South, United States

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$21,364.00 per year

Books/Supplies - 822

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Wilmington Campus

601 S. College Road,

Wilmington,

North Carolina,

28403, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students will be admitted to the Ph.D. program by a majority vote of the Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) and the support of a faculty advisor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology. Under most circumstances, students admitted to the program will have:

A bachelors degree in biology or a related discipline from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or its equivalent at an international institution based on a four-year program.
An overall graduate grade point average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.

Minimum Score Requirement – TOEFL: 79; IELTS: minimum of 6.5 for acceptance, 7.0 for TA consideration; Duolingo: minimum of 115.

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