PhD

Biological Sciences — Biology Specialization

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 210 / program Foreign:$ 445 / program  
StudyQA ranking:3736 Duration:36 months

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Description

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The Department of Biology and Microbiology provides students with a wide range of opportunities for advanced study. The graduate faculty offer expertise and graduate student advisement in subdisciplines from molecular biology through ecology.

Faculty members are very successful in obtaining extramural funds to support graduate student projects. Graduate students have modern research laboratories, equipment and field research sites available to carry out their research projects. The learning environment, scholarly excellence and quality of teaching are areas of strength in the departments Graduate Program.

Contents

The student, major advisor and Advisory Committee select the discipline specific emphasis area of the biological sciences. The courses will be identified on the students Plan of Study no later than the end of the first year of study.

* XXX 790 or 890 Seminar Credit: 1 - Selected with advisory committee approval


* GSR 601 - Research Regulations Compliance Credit: 1


* Minimum of 3 credits of STAT courses numbered 500-level or higher
* XXX 898D Dissertation Credits: 30-40 - Students are required to present a seminar on their dissertation



Ph.D. Graduation Requirements

* Yearly evaluation (research progress + coursework)
* Comprehensive written exam (mid-program)
* Comprehensive oral exam (defense of written exam/research progress) (mid-program)
* Oral presentation of Dissertation (public) during last semester of program
* Oral defense of Dissertation (committee) during last semester of program
* Dissertation completion

Requirements

GRE: Scores ranking above the 50th percentile will strengthen the case for admission

At least two letters of reference or Personal References must be sent to the Department. A personal statement that includes a description of the applicants involvement in research, the applicants research interest, and career goals is also required.

Retention in the program is dependent on formation of a committee and completion of review matrix by the end of the first year. In ensuing years, students must have a committee meeting and complete review annually.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test: 90

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Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:
* Dedicated faculty and staff
* Quality new facilities
* Excellent student leadership
* Shared governance
* Partnerships with local community
* Robust and Integrated assessment program
* Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics

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