174 PhD Programs in Biology in North America

Specializations within biology

Top universities for Biology in North America

Ranked by how many biology programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• 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)

January intake in North America

17 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Biological Science — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Biological Sciences — Brock University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Biological Sciences — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Biology — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Biomedical Sciences - Microbiology and Immunology — East Carolina University · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Biology in North America: common questions

How many biology programs are there in North America?

174 biology phd programs at 66 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a biology degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in biology in North America is 24,630 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 13,472 USD and 33,966 USD a year.

Can I study biology in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the biology programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (174 of 174).

Are any of these biology programs available online?

1 of the 174 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.