Ph.D. in Biological Sciences Program By Lehigh University |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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.
The department also offers a Master's degree in molecular biology via distance education.   Concentrations Available:
  • Biochemistry
  • Evolution and Behavior
  • Neuroscience
  • Cell and Molecular Biology

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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.
The department also offers a Master's degree in molecular biology via distance education.   Concentrations Available:
  • Biochemistry
  • Evolution and Behavior
  • Neuroscience
  • Cell and Molecular Biology

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

7+
Jan
Aug

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Lehigh University combines the learning opportunities of a larger research university with the personal attention of a small, private college. We offer a host of programs that cross colleges and fields of study, and we encourage you to take courses outside of your college or major to create a personalized curriculum that is as unique as you are. College is your experience, you should be able to explore your interests in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Minor Degree programs, Interdisciplinary Degree programs, Accelerated Masters and Certificates. 

Lehigh University offers nationally recognized, research-based Ph.D. programs and professional master's degree and certificate programs. Through an expansive offering of graduate degree programs, graduate studies at Lehigh produce driven and highly accomplished alumni with a demonstrable track record of success in industry and academia.

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