The Doctoral Program in Biological Communication
Biological communication incorporates molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Examples of research topics in biological communication are intercellular signaling, signal transduction, mechanisms of regulation of gene expression, cancer biology, cell motility, molecular biology of the eye, and chemical communication between organisms. At Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, many of the faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences and the Eye Research Institute address these topics in their research.
Doctoral Research Opportunities at Oakland University
The Ph.D. is a research-based degree and the most significant part of one's doctoral work is their research and their research mentor. Before applying to any doctoral program, you should find out about the types of research projects available and determine if they fit your educational goals. Faculty at Oakland University in the Department of Biological Sciences and the Eye Research Institute may participate in the Ph.D. degree program, so you should review the research going on in these departments.
For information on research by faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences, go to the faculty research page.
For information on research by faculty in the Eye Research Institute go to the Eye Research Institute site.
Application for Admission
Please go to the Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning Web site for complete instructions on how to apply to this program. All applications are to be submitted to the Office of Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning.
We are currently accepting applications for Fall semester.
Financial Support
Financial support is available for doctoral students in the form of teaching assistantships and research assistantships. These include a stipend and tuition waiver.
Who to contact
If you have more questions about our program, please contact the program coordinator, Dr. Douglas Wendell, via e-mail at wendell@oakland.edu.
About Oakland University
Oakland University is a state sponsored university in the southeast region of Michigan. Our location provides convenient access to Ohio, Indiana, and Ontario. Oakland University is a growing research and teaching institution and currently offers 98 graduate and certificate programs. Our enrollment is over 17,000 students and includes over 4,000 graduate students. For a summary of basic information, click here.
