The program of study must be approved by the department graduate studies committee. Degree requirements Thirty credits are required for the degree. Students must complete 18 credits in courses in biology and related areas. Students must pass a comprehensive examination or submit a thesis acceptable to the department. The program of study must be approved by the department adviser.
Some fellowships are available to qualified students.
Inquiry should be made of the chairperson at the time of application. The City University of New York offers a doctoral program in biology. The Biology Department offers courses at Brooklyn College that are creditable toward the CUNY doctoral degree. For information about the courses, students should consult the deputy chairperson of the Biology Department and the executive officer of the doctoral program. All Rights Reserved.