PhD in Biology

Graduate Degrees in Biology

The biology program provides students the option of selecting a research track leading to the Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in biology, or a non-research track leading to the Master of Arts (MA) in biology. Students interested in obtaining both a masters degree and certification to teach life sciences at the secondary level may select the non-research Master of Science in Biology: Teaching in the Life Sciences. Students pursuing a research degree have the opportunity to conduct research leading to a thesis or dissertation in a variety of specializations, including aquatic biology, aquatic toxicology, ecology, forensic biology, genetics, immunology, limnology, microbiology, neurobiology, physiology and plant biology. Visit www.biol.unt.edu for research interests of the faculty. Information on degree requirements follows the program descriptions.

Degree Programs

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology

A scholarly research degree of 90 hours at the 5000 and 6000 levels beyond the Bachelor's degree or 60 hours beyond the master's degree, including a 12-hour dissertation.