BIOLOGY, PhD The Doctor of Philosophy in Biology curriculum spans
High-Impact Research
the spectrum of sub-disciplines of the biological sciences. The program is grounded in coursework involving current
Our doctoral students participate in cutting-edge
biological concepts and culminates in the defense of
laboratory and field research on models ranging from the
a dissertation describing novel and quality research
Zika virus to blue whales. These studies result in high-
conducted independently by the student. Doctoral
impact publications in top-tier scientific journals.
graduates in Biology are highly competitive for positions in academic settings, industry, and international research facilities.
World-Class Facilities The Department of Biology is housed in the 500,000 sq.
Degree Options
ft. Baylor Sciences Building, equipped with state-of-the
The PhD program in Biology offers students two distinct
analytical facilities.
degree tracks that allow students to obtain broad,
n Molecular Biosciences Center
foundational training in modern biology while also
n Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research
affording a focused, specialized research experience:
n Mass Spectrometry Center
art research labs, teaching technologies, and specialized
n Center for Microscopy and Imagining n Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal
n Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) facility
Biology (EEOB): Students typically identify a faculty
n Baylor Experimental Aquatic Research (BEAR) wetland
mentor prior to, or during the application process, based
and stream mesocosm facility
on their personal research interests. n Cell, Molecular, and Developmental
Contact
Biology (CMD): Students may apply to work with a specific faculty mentor, but many apply for admission to
Ryan S. King, PhD | Graduate Program Director
the degree track and participate in lab rotations during
Department of Biology
the first year before matching with a mentor's lab.
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Outstanding Faculty Our faculty are internationally recognized leaders in their respective fields (see reverse). Some doctoral students are funded as research assistants by highly competitive extramural grants awarded to their facutly mentor, allowing them to focus full-time on their dissertation once coursework is complete.