About the course

This is a cooperative program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biological Sciences. Departments that cooperate in the program are Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, Agronomy, Horticulture, & Plant Science, Animal Science, Biology & Microbiology, Dairy & Food Science, Health & Nutritional Sciences, Natural Resource Management, and Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences at South Dakota State University. The masters and doctoral programs in Biological Sciences allow for considerable latitude in the education and training of students. The plan of study can be designed to meet the interests and individual needs of the student. While the training of most students is largely directed to a single discipline represented within one of the participating departments, cross-discipline training is available. Generally, identification of a major professor with resources to support the student?s dissertation project is required for unconditional acceptance into the program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 7 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Brookings
Fall (August), 2024	Brookings
Spring (January), 2025	Brookings
Summer (May), 2025	Brookings
Fall (August), 2025	Brookings
Spring (January), 2026	Brookings

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for South Dakota State University

A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States(This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU). A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission. TOEFL: Department requirement of 525 paper-based, 71 Internet-based. IELTS: 5.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at South Dakota State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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