Graduate course descriptions for this program may be viewed online in the Graduate Catalog.

DEADLINES

The Graduate College will continue to process applications received after the deadline for this program, on a first-come, first-served basis, with no guarantees for admission. Applications that have been received too late to process for the specified semester will be processed for the next available semester of admission for that program.

Dr. Dittmar Hahn, PhD Program Director
245-2284
Freeman Building 122

ADMISSION AS A Ph.D. STUDENT:
Complete an Application for Admission to the Graduate College and return it to the Office of the Graduate College. Submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. A $50.00 (U.S currency) international/evaluation fee is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials. Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with their application status. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.

•  You may apply online through the ApplyTexas Application. Please allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.
  

TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled, you need to request transcripts from any colleges NOT listed on your Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts.

If you are not a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are not currently enrolled, one official transcript from each senior level post secondary institution attended is required. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university's registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of a Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, or related natural science field.  Requirements include a 3.25 GPA on all completed graduate work and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a preferred score of 1150 (verbal and quantitative combined) taken within the last 5 years.  You also need evidence of scholarly research and writing.  Exceptional students with Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the above disciplines also will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Students with backgrounds in other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
    Submit Directly to Department:
        1) Current curriculum vitae
        2) Statement of goals form
        3) Three (3) letters of recommendation with your Texas State ID within the
            letters.
        4) Intent to Mentor letter sent to department directly from a faculty member
            within the Biology department.

Please submit the completed materials directly to the Department of Biology.

Please visit http://www.aquaticresources.bio.txstate.edu/degree_phd.html for more information regarding this program.