The Ph.D. program in Molecular Biology provides training for students interested in pursuing advanced courses and conducting an extensive laboratory research project in molecular and cellular biology or microbiological research areas.
Throughout the degree program, a graduate student is guided and evaluated by their research adviser and graduate committee. A student must develop a Program of Study approved by the student鈥檚 graduate committee. Student performance is monitored by a dissertation committee that evaluates a student鈥檚 seminar presentations, research proposal, preliminary exam, written dissertation, final public seminar, and final oral defense of the dissertation. In consultation with the faculty research adviser, a student may elect to serve as a teaching assistant. Students pursing the Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology usually complete their program in approximately five years.
September 2025
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources
Department #3354,
1000 E. University,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
Applicants must have completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. All applicants should have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale of 4.00)
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
The University of Wyoming accepts a variety of English proficiency exams. While the most popular are TOEFL (540 or 76 minimum for iBT), IELTS (6.5 minimum), Duolingo (110), and Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (176 minimum).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
