Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences PhD in Biological Sciences 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 US   Phone: 1-215-895-2905 Fax: 1-215-895-5939   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D.-Biological Sciences On Campus   A Ph.D. can be pursued in the fields of Environmental Science (including Environmental Policy) and Environmental Engineering in specialties consistent with interests of the Environmental Science affiliated faculty. To be awarded the Ph.D., students must complete a major research project publishable in a peer-reviewed journal. The degree requires a total of 90 credits; credits earned toward a master's degree may apply toward the 90. There is no prescribed coursework -- students must take courses needed to complete their research under guidance of an academic advisor. Students must successfully pass the qualifying examination, the candidacy examination, and a Ph.D. dissertation and oral defense.     Accreditation Information: Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools  # Of Credits Required: 90  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees bachelor's degree from an accredited institution  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 875.00  Tuition: 2625  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2080  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3650  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $800  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $28800  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable