PhD in Biology in North America
174 phd programmes in biology at 66 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,630 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 13,472 USD and 33,966 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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Specialisations within biology
Biology 133 Biological Sciences 17 Genetics 9 Biosciences 8 Life Sciences 5 Zoology 2
Universities for biology in North America
- University of Oklahoma (9)
- University of Minnesota (9)
- Laval University, Quebec City (6)
- University of Georgia, Athens (6)
- University of Missouri, Columbia (6)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (6)
- Vanderbilt University (5)
- University of Florida (5)
- Baylor College of Medicine (5)
- University of Manitoba (4)
PhD in Biology in North America: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in North America?
- 174 biology phd programmes at 66 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in biology in North America is 24,630 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 13,472 USD and 33,966 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (174 of 174).
- Are any of these biology programmes available online?
- 1 of the 174 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study biology in North America?
An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist biology programmes for your budget and profile.