PhD in Bioenvironmental Sciences
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- On-Campus
Acquire the skills you need for an exciting career reducing the impact of environmental pollutants and toxins. Use innovative research tools to develop an expertise on the interactions between science and the environment.
Transform Your Future with a PhD in Bioenvironmental Sciences
The PhD in Bioenvironmental Sciences from Morgan State University will help you realize your potential in the field by gaining the essential academic knowledge you need to succeed. Choose to specialize in one of five areas: biotechnology, chemistry, health sciences, toxicology, and science.
Benefit from interdisciplinary learning, hands-on experiences, and a supportive community.
Take five core courses for the Standard Track, and three core courses in the Advanced Track
Pursue one of two program tracks: Advanced Track (36 credit hours), or Standard Track (60 hours) with a dissertation
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as three years (or up to five years for the Standard Track)
Why Morgan?
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Bioenvironmental Sciences is one of only two PhD programs at Morgan State University. It is the only such higher education program in Maryland.
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In 2018, Morgan became a Carnegie-classified R2 doctoral university with high research activity. We are dedicated to supporting students and faculty with innovative research projects.
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Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.
Advance in Your Professional Career
Bioenvironmental sciences is a crucial field for our time since it focuses on improving environmental sustainability. Whether you are aiming to enter academia, private industry, or a governmental agency, the PhD in Bioenvironmental Sciences will bring you closer to your future endeavors. We will provide you the essential academic knowledge, research, and practical skills needed to solve important problems facing our world today.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Advance your knowledge of environmental issues and how they impact all biological systems. Get ready to develop today's most in-demand skills within an interdisciplinary framework, which provides specialized learning in these key areas.
Organic and environmental chemistry
Bioecology and ecosystem analysis
Microbiology and immunobiology
Environmental toxicology and carcinogenesis
Biophysics
Nuclear physics
Computational physics
Bioinformatics
Bioprogramming
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate, you will have what it takes to advance in the field of bioenvironmental sciences. Whether you want to work in government, agency, or industry, your multidisciplinary training will push you forward. Explore a few of the many job titles and careers that align with this field.
Atmospheric Scientist
Bioenvironmental Engineer
Environmental Scientist
Hydrologist
Professor
Zoologist or Wildlife Biologist
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research or thesis projects, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Take advantage of our connections with research-intensive universities, government agencies, and international and private-sector organizations to design your dream career path.
Collaborative Learning
Whether you are learning in class or from home, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with your peers and professors. Pursue impactful research while working closely with faculty members.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. As one of the largest producers of STEM graduates and STEM-employed alumni in Maryland, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
- Atia Sharmeen, MPH (Master of Public Health) '19
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the PhD in Bioenvironmental Sciences
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus PhD in Bioenvironmental Sciences. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.