Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology

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Our doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in molecular biology is offered through a cooperative program of the Federation of North Texas Area Universities. TWU’s molecular biology doctoral program provides opportunities for formal coursework, seminars, dissertation research and participation in regional and national/international meetings.

Through the federation, graduate students may enroll in courses at UNT, TWU or the Texas A&M Commerce campuses, benefiting from the combined faculties of each school.

Program faculty

The following TWU faculty members participate in our doctoral program:

Dayna Averitt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Michael Bergel, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Chris Brower, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Heather Conrad-Webb, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Tina Gumienny, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Laura Hanson, Ph.D., Associate Professor
DiAnna Hynds, Ph.D., Professor
Camelia Maier, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Herbarium director
Nathaniel C. Mills, Ph.D., Professor and Radiation Safety Officer
Sandra Westmoreland, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Degree details

Degree plan (program of study for the Ph.D. in molecular biology)
Course rotation

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For questions about the Ph.D. in molecular biology program, please contact Heather Conrad-Webb, Ph.D., at 940-898-2449 or hconradwebb@twu.edu, or fill out the following form:

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