About PhD Program,
We offer research-based Ph.D. and M.S. degrees. These programs focus on developing technical skills, critical thinking and effective science communication. Our faculty are leaders in their fields and work closely with students to conduct cutting-edge research. PNB graduate students have considerable flexibility designing their plans of study and benefit from a broad, interdisciplinary curriculum. Our students receive training in manuscript and grant writing, and have the opportunity to present findings at national conferences. They also have an excellent record of continuing onto successful careers, ranking us among the top nationwide departments in post-doc and industry position placements according to the National Research Council.
We also offer a two-year coursework-based M.S. degree focused on providing students with the tools to enter into diverse career paths including: biomedical research, medicine, biotechnology, government, and many other fields.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Our research-track Ph.D. and M.S. graduate students are financially supported with competitive Graduate Assistantships and subsidized health insurance. Full tuition is waived for graduate students with full time registration (six credits or more and maintaining a 3.0 or better grade average). UConn graduate assistants are represented by the Graduate Employee Union which works to ensure competitive wages, affordable healthcare, and safe working conditions free of harassment.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Want to get paid to do something you love? Our graduate students are financially supported with competitive Graduate Assistantships and subsidized health insurance. Full tuition is waived for graduate students who are awarded half or full teaching assistantships with full time registration (six credits or more and maintaining a 3.0 or better grade average). Most labs also provide additional funding for summer research.
Graduate Assistantships may either take the form of a Research Assistantship (RA) or a Teaching Assistantship (TA). RA positions are provided from grant funding, generally from grants obtained by the major advisor. TAs are awarded to students that teach lab sections of our undergraduate classes. TAs are trained in teaching techniques and work under the supervision of faculty and our teaching laboratory coordinators. For more information on fees that are not paid by our department, please visit the Bursar office.
Application Requirement,
Online application
Personal statement
Upload transcripts
3 letters of recommendation
Resume or CV
GRE Scores
English Proficiency
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2025
Application Fee,
The UConn Graduate School application fee is $75.
