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Graduate students in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington receive a commitment from the entire department to support their education and research.  In addition to providing five years of assistantships, we support our many of our students through endowed departmental grants for research and travel.  Our students make excellent use of the many opportunities available to them, as evidenced by the extraordinary number of fellowships and awards received, the successful publication of high impact papers, and their regular contributions at national and international meetings.  Our students receive additional training by participating in departmental governance, curriculum development, faculty recruitment and other activities. Together these factors combine to promote an unusual degree of professionalism and community spirit.

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Graduate students earn a Ph.D. through independent research in collaboration with one or more faculty members . A modest amount of graded coursework ensures a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of the chosen field, as well as breadth of knowledge in the chemical sciences. The median time to complete all requirements for the Ph.D. is about five years. Students are required to pass oral examinations in their area of specialization. There are no pre-entrance or qualifying exams.

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A research-based doctoral degree program for students who want advanced training in the practice of environmental public health, environmental toxicology, exposure science/occupational hygiene, infectious diseases, One Health or our customizable individualized track.

During the application process, students rank their top areas of emphasis and can change their selection until the end of their first quarter. 

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Students work with DEOHS faculty and staff engaged in ongoing research and service activities. As a culminating experience, you will conceive, develop, conduct and document original research that advances knowledge in the field of environmental health sciences.

Examples of field training sites include the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health—Seattle & King County, Veritox and local biotechnology companies.

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• Traineeships, fellowships, research and teaching assistantships and other funding opportunities can help students reduce costs of attendance.
• MS and PhD students from 16 Western states and territories pay in-state tuition.

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DEOHS’s dedicated internship and career services manager provides DEOHS graduate students with:

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• Help with finding internships and jobs.
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• Access to a LinkedIn networking group, internal internship boards and public health job sites.

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Thank you for your interest in the Graduate Program in Economics at the University of Washington. We offer a program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in economics. The PhD program is for students interested in pursuing advanced study and doing original research in economics. This program develops professional economists for a variety of careers in teaching, in government, in industry, or with international agencies in the United States and abroad.

Quan Wen Professor, Graduate Program Director

Overview of the Doctoral Program's three phases .

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• Graduate Guide for Students (PDF) A detailed description of the current requirements for the MA and PhD degrees.
• Supervisory Committee Form (PDF) Students may either collect signatures or emails from their prospective committee members. Emails should be printed out and stapled to the back of the committee form.
• Supervisory Committee Change Request   Students need to collect signatures and submit this form for any committee changes
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What are the deadlines for applications? December 1st is the priority deadline for applicants;  we strongly encourage applicants to submit their applications by the priority deadline.  Please see the admissions page for the  final deadline for remaining applicants; a pplicants who apply by the final deadline will still have their files formally reviewed by the admissions committee for full consideration, but not necessarily on a priority basis. 

When are applications reviewed? The admissions committee will begin reviewing applications as early as December 1st, but everyone who applies by the deadline receives full consideration.  The admissions page shows when applicants can expect a response.  We kindly request that you not email us to ask about the admissions decision unless you have not heard from us and February 15th has passed.

How can I get feedback on my application? PhD applicants who identify as members of underrepresented or marginalized groups may receive feedback from the volunteers in the  PAR program . 

Can I apply for any quarter? We only offer autumn admission.

How can I request an application fee waiver?  Step 1: See if you qualify for a UW Grad School application fee  waiver  and follow the instructions provided if so.  Step 2: If ineligible for the above waiver, the department offers a limited number of waivers. Waivers may be granted to applicants who identify as members of underrepresented or marginalized groups. Waivers may also be granted on a need basis. If requesting a waiver for these reasons, please  email  [email protected]  to explain why you are seeking a waiver  (please include your citizenship).

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The Ph.D. degree is the most advanced degree offered by UW Bioengineering. Students come to this multidisciplinary biomedical research and engineering program from a wide array of backgrounds, and graduates of the program demonstrate high achievement in bioengineering while excelling in intellectual leadership and independence as a scientific researcher.

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Application Opens: OCTOBER 1 st 2023 for UW Bioengineering’s Ph.D. program

THE DEADLINE FOR AUTUMN 2024 IS DECEMBER 1st, 2023 11:59PM PST2.

We welcome you to learn more about the Ph.D. program application process, policies and requirements, and to review our admissions frequently asked questions.

Ph.D. program features

• First Year – Complete lab rotations and select a thesis advisor.
• Second Year – Conduct research and pass the Qualifying Exam before the end of Spring Quarter.
• Third Year – Form a Supervisory Committee, hold an initial committee meeting, and PI submits student evaluation to department.
• Fourth Year – Submit the Student Plan and pass the General Exam.
• Fifth Year – Defend the dissertation and graduate.

Qualifying Examination

The Qualifying Exam, taken by the end of the second year, is designed to evaluate a student’s scientific knowledge, research potential, oral and written skills, creativity and time management. The exam requires a written and oral presentation based on the student’s research progress and a NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award (R21) proposal. The exam, overseen by a faculty committee, determines whether the student should continue in the doctoral program.

General Examination

The General Examination is used to determine the soundness, significance and originality of the student’s research project, as well as test the clarity and thoroughness of the student’s understanding. The examination provides an opportunity for the student to justify his/her research vision, describe the initial experimental plan, and present preliminary data demonstrating feasibility of the project. Passing the examination advances the student to Ph.D. or doctoral candidacy status.

The General Exam should be completed as early as possible, preferably about one year after passing the Qualifying Examination. The Supervisory Committee will expect sufficient preliminary research to assess the likelihood of successful completion of the Ph.D.

Final Examination

The final examination occurs when the Supervisory Committee agrees that the student’s research is complete. The examination is the oral defense of the student’s doctoral dissertation. The dissertation provides evidence that the student can innovate an original investigation, recognize an important problem, acquire the data to answer the questions posted within that problem and extend the results of the answered questions to other problems of significance.

Research Adviser

Once a student identifies a specific laboratory to work in, the faculty member of that lab will become the primary research adviser. The adviser assumes primary responsibility for guiding the student toward academic and professional goals and provides dissertation direction.

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The student, in consultation with the research advisor, assembles a Supervisory Committee, which the research advisor will chair. The committee reviews academic performance and oversees progress according to guidelines established by the Department and the Graduate School. The committee should meet at least yearly to monitor progress. The committee also administers and assesses the general and final examinations.

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The Graduate Academic Counselor is provides general advising and support for academic and non-academic challenges, and is a point of contact regarding the student’s degree progress within university and department policies, procedures, and resources.

Core Curriculum (5 credits)

• BIOEN 530: Literature Analysis (2 credits, CR/NC)
• BIOEN 531: Grant Writing (2 credits)
• BIOEN 532: Professional Development (1 credit, CR/NC)

Statistics (3 credits)

• BIOSTAT 517, 524; STAT 502, 504, 512, BIOEN 599* (Bioengineering statistics), or UCONJ 510 (2 cr, approved by petition when submitting the student plan) *Note: BIOEN 599 is no longer offered; however, if you have taken it, it will fulfill the Statistics requirement.

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• 25 credits of 400 or 500-level, bioengineering-related, PI-approved electives
• 9 credits must have a BIOEN prefix and be graded
• 3 credits may be CR/NC

All UW Graduate School policies for PhD degree must be met, including:

• 18 credits must be at the 500-level
• 18 graded credits must be at the 400/500-level
• 90 total credits (to include 27 dissertation – BIOEN 800 – credits)

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• 1-2 laboratory rotations during the first year.  If needed, a third rotation must be approved by petition to the Graduate Student Affairs Committee.
• 1-quarter teaching experience – either a TAship or grader with student contract position. This requirement can be completed at any point during the PhD degree but is encouraged to be undertaken after the second year.

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The UW Immunology graduate program provides the opportunity to pursue an understanding of immune responses from the cellular, molecular and systems biology perspective, a key starting point for careers in academia, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research programs.

UW Immunology faculty provide a high-quality educational experience for students through teaching and hands-on research.  One-on-one faculty mentorship during a student’s time in the department is a key component to the success of our program.  This foundation enables our students to make fundamental discoveries, and serves as a starting point for careers in academic and industrial research programs.

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PhD in Epidemiology

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The doctoral program in Epidemiology is intended to produce future academicians, highly qualified as independent investigators and teachers, and well-trained practitioners of epidemiology. The program includes coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics, and also requires the development and execution of an independent dissertation research project. The PhD program in Epidemiology includes a series of courses in epidemiologic methods and biostatistics, and electives.

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Academia, Research Institutes and organizations, HMOs; Local, State and National government.

Applicants must have completed prior graduate training to the master's (or research doctoral) degree level in a health-related field by the time of enrollment. (A clinical doctorate alone is inadequate.) Direct postdoctoral entry without required degree is not allowed.

The GRE has been permanently eliminated from admissions for all Department of Epidemiology graduate programs; goal statement demonstrating good understanding or Epidemiology and role of training in career; excellent references that speak to qualifications for training/career in epidemiology; Personal History Statement; Resume/CV; Transcripts. The program is competitive.

Application Deadline:   Dec. 1 for Autumn Quarter admissions

Competencies

Upon satisfactory completion of the PhD in Epidemiology, graduates will be able to:

• Meet the learning objectives for the MS in Epidemiology, General Track;
• Formulate study questions that will advance scientific knowledge about a topic of public health importance;
• Develop a research proposal that presents the study aims, scientific background, public health significance, and the detailed methods for carrying out the epidemiologic study;
• Develop study procedures for the protection of rights of human subjects;
• Apply regression, classical methods of analysis of categorical data, logistic regression, survival analysis and other appropriate statistical approaches to analyze epidemiologic data;
• Make a clear oral presentation on the design and results of an epidemiologic study;
• Write a clear description of the rationale, methods, results, and interpretation of an epidemiologic investigation that would be acceptable for publication in a scientific journal; 
• Demonstrate expertise in a substantive area of disease etiology, disease prevention, or clinical epidemiology; and
• Design and implement data collection, quality control and data management procedures for an epidemiological study.

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Graduate Studies at UW’s Department of Philosophy is vibrant. Students pursue their  M.A. and  Ph.D.  degrees in a  variety of fields . The department has special strengths in  Feminist Philosophy ,  History of Philosophy ,  Philosophy of Science , and  Value Theory .

Our faculty works collaboratively with many other units on campus, and our graduate students take courses in these affiliated departments and programs to augment and inform their philosophical research. Our students are currently writing dissertations on topics as diverse as undocumented immigration, ethical automaticity, and the social nature of science.

In addition, the department regularly hosts distinguished scholars  from around the world to present their work to our community.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Washington, Seattle, takes seriously the importance of creating and maintaining a positive and welcoming environment for all students. Visit our Climate and Diversity section for more information.

It is the current policy of the Department of Philosophy to do our best to maintain financial support to all students who are in good standing. Visit our Graduate Financial Support page for more details.

Explore the links below for more information on the graduate degrees and certificates offered by the UW Department of Philosophy:

• Philosophy MA/PhD Program - See Masters Degree Requirements & Doctoral Degree Requirements
• Philosophy and Classics PhD
• Science, Technology, and Society Studies Certificate
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In addition to our degrees and certificates for matriculated students, we also occasionally accept students who wish to take graduate coursework in our department with Graduate Non-Matriculated Status.

Thinking of applying to our MA/PhD program? Learn about Admissions .

For more information on our graduate program, contact Graduate Program Director Professor Paul Franco ( [email protected] ) or the Graduate Program Adviser Carla Saulter ( [email protected]) .

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Doctoral students to engage in national advocacy and science communication workshop

The Graduate School has selected two UW–Madison graduate students to participate in the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering  (CASE) workshop in Washington D.C., April 14-17, 2024. Sponsored by a coalition of scientific groups including the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the workshop is an opportunity for students to learn from science policy and advocacy experts about the role of science in policymaking and the federal policy-making process. The experience empowers participants to become a voice for basic research throughout their careers.

The two graduate students selected to attend the CASE 2024 workshop are:

Seth Anderson

PhD Candidate, Chemical Engineering

Seth Anderson is a third-year graduate student studying the impact of electrolyte composition on electrocatalytic reactions. He values balance in his professional and personal lives and is generally interested in learning about topics outside his own field from sports statistics to modern history and world events. Seth is passionate about Legos, live music, eating good, and hanging out with friends and family.

Seth grew up in Middle Tennessee and did his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied chemical engineering and developed a love for Appalachian culture, SEC sports, the Smokies, and research. He received his bachelor of science degree in 2019 and shortly thereafter went to work in a lab performing RT-PCR tests and investigating advanced high-speed testing methods for COVID. Working in that environment was enlightening and enhanced Seth’s interest in research, so he decided to pursue a PhD and continue developing his skills. He has been at UW–Madison since 2021 and says he is “really starting to dig the Midwest.”

Samantha Helle

PhD Candidate, Environment and Resources

Sam Helle is a conservation biologist and PhD candidate in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Since 2014, she has been conducting research in Nepal’s Terai Arc Landscape on biological and social aspects of tiger conservation, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, and community-based conservation initiatives. Sam’s work with Nepal’s National Trust for Nature Conservation has been supported by a Fulbright U.S. Scholarship (2019) and Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Award (2022). Her research uses both biological and social-science methodologies to create realistic and contextual tiger conservation plans in the complex social-ecological systems that both tigers and humans reside in.

Sam is an avid science communicator; her work has been featured on podcasts and news outlets, including BBC Radio, where she has discussed her research on a worldwide stage. Recently, she authored a children’s book, Young Zoologist, Tiger: A First Field Guide to the Big Cat with Stripes , aiming to inspire the next generation of conservationists.

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