Biology Degrees: Courses Structure, Specializations.
Like many doctoral programs, individuals have the choice of selecting their degree concentration in cell and molecular biology, ecology, behavior evolution and marine biology, and neurobiology.Ph.D. candidates must take a qualifying examination, which consists of a series of written examinations on specific subject areas administered by each Advisory Committee member, followed by an oral examination on the same subjects, as well as general subjects in Biology.Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research.
In most cases, a PhD applicant will need to show good performance at undergraduate level. This PhD entry requirement means at least a UK upper second class honours degree (2.1). This needs to be in a relevant discipline for the PhD study. You may also need a Masters degree, in a relevant subject, to be eligible for a PhD application.The normal residency requirement is the equivalent of three Academic Years of full-time study beyond the bachelor's degree. Students who enter a PhD program at Brown already holding a master’s degree in a related field have a residency requirement equivalent to two Academic Years of full-time study upon entering the PhD program at Brown.
Admission to a PhD in Biology program could require applicants to have a bachelors degree in biology or a related science. It might also be necessary to have a strong foundation in mathematics (calculus), chemistry (general and organic) and physics. But that’s not all.
