About Biological Sciences in Purdue University
Graduate study in Biological Sciences at Purdue University is multi-disciplinary, offering a wide variety of choices for doctorate and master’s degrees. Areas of research include:
- Biology Education
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Microbiology, Immunology, and Infectious Disease
- Neuroscience and Physiology
- Structural, Biophysical and Computational Biology
With nationally and internationally recognized faculty, our Department's research programs cover the gamut from understanding the structure of viruses to understanding the structure of ecological communities. In addition, several interdisciplinary programs also are available in conjunction with other departments and divisions within the University. We therefore welcome applicants from different disciplines such as chemistry, physics and related fields as well as students from traditional biological backgrounds. We have a vibrant graduate program that will prepare you for today's challenging academic, industry, and federal job markets.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
Purdue University Highlights
| Year of Establishment |
1869 |
| Location |
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Type of University |
Public |
| G.P.A required |
3.5-3.9 |
| Number of Undergraduate Programs |
200 |
| Number of Graduate Programs |
29 |
| Number of Doctorate Program |
7 |
| Number of Students |
40,000+ |
| Number of International Students |
9,000+ |
| Campus Housing |
Available |
| Number of Campuses |
6 |
| Average Annual Tuition and Fees (International) |
30,794 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Work study |
Purdue University Cost of Attendance
Before applying for admission, you should have a rough idea of how much you'll have to spend. The cost of living in the United States for an academic year at a university is as follows.
Tuition Fee
The tuition charge for the institute's various programmes varies depending on their degree and duration. However, the following is an estimate of the fee and room allocation for students:-
| Expenses |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition fees |
30,794 |
| Room/Board |
10,030 |
| Subtotal |
40,824 |
Other Expenses
Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission
| Books/Supplies |
1,000 |
| Transportation |
2,260 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,150 |
| Subtotal |
4,770 |
| Estimated total |
45,594 |
