| Biosciences, PhD at George Mason University | |
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Course Intake | January, August |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | PhD |
| Tution Fees | $ 50,437 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 7.0 |
| TOEFL | 100 |
| PTE | 59 |
This program is a research-oriented field of study that prepares students for significant contributions in academic or industrial settings. It is broken down into three concentrations: Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Infectious Disease, and Biocomplexity and Evolutionary Biology.
The academic component is a three-tiered structure. The first tier provides a set of core courses designed to advance research skills across all disciplines. The second tier comprises additional core courses and elective courses. The first two tiers are designed to be completed in approximately two years, including the comprehensive qualifying exam. Only on completion of these requirements, the qualifying exam, and a successful dissertation proposal can the students advance to candidacy status. The third tier focuses on research and culminates in a dissertation.
Total credits: 72
George Mason University Highlights
| College Type | Public |
| Establishment Year | 1972 |
| Campus Setting | Suburban |
| Location | Fairfax, Virginia |
| Total Students | 37,000+ |
| Mode of Program | Full-time/ Part-time/ Online |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 17:1 |
| Average Class Size | Less than 20 |
| Campus Housing | Available |
| Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Retention Rate | 86% |
| Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Financial Aid | Scholarship |
George Mason University Cost of Attendance
The table below shows the cost of attendance at George Mason University for 2020-21:
| Fee Type | Undergraduate (Amount in USD) | Graduate (Amount in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Full-time) | 32,970 | 25,430 |
| Room and Meal plan | 12,090 (On-campus) 12,786 (Off-campus) |
20,400 (Off-campus) |
| Transportation | 1,260 (On-campus) 2,334 (Off-campus) |
2,334 (Off-campus) |
| Personal Expenses | 2,336 (On-campus) 4,238 (Off-campus) |
4,238 (Off-campus) |
| Additional Costs | 1,278 | 1,278 |
| Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 38,810 |
| Postgraduate | 39,140 |
| Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 4,467 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 9,804 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.5 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 80 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University Contact Details |
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| Address |
| 4400 University Drive,MSN 4C3 Fairfax 4400 University Drive 22030 |
| oips@gmu.edu |
| Phone |
| 703-993-2970 |