91制片厂 offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Reproductive Clinical Sciences with a concentration in embryology and andrology. This is an online program that has been designed for adult learners and working professionals who are in the workforce while they are enrolled in this program, with the exception of one on-campus course during the program. This 49 credit-hour program is projected to be completed in 32 months; however, due to the nature of independent research, more time may be needed.
The program starts in the fall. Students take two years of graduate-level didactic and research development courses and must pass a comprehensive qualifying exam at the end of their third semester to advance to candidacy. The final year of the program focuses on dissertation research. During the final semester, the students will prepare and defend their dissertation projects. Six to eight students are accepted each year to this three-year online program.
Program Highlights
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Research focus: Discuss ethics, explore IVF through evidence-based medicine and publish your research.
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Learn while you work: Our PhD program is designed with the working professional in mind. With an online executive PhD program, you can learn while working full-time.
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Teaching future educators: Learn how to lead others in lab and in lecture.
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Requirements
Candidates must have completed all master鈥檚 degree requirements and have been issued a master鈥檚 degree prior to matriculating as an EVMS student. If the master鈥檚 degree was issued by a U.S. college or university, as a general rule it should be from a regionally accredited institution. However, the program may grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Official transcripts from the awarding institution must specify the date upon which the degree was issued. Graduate-level transfer credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Listed below are the requirements for application and admission into the RCS PhD program. If you have any questions or concerns about these requirements, please contact the program.
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Have a Master of Science degree in one of the following areas: Clinical Embryology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Reproductive Sciences or Biochemistry. Other Master of Science Degrees may be acceptable; contact the program to inquire.
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Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) or higher in the master鈥檚 degree.
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Prerequisites: Have successfully completed a master鈥檚 in Clinical Embryology and Andrology or in an acceptable master鈥檚 with one semester of each of the following:
- Biochemistry
- Introductory Biostatistics
- Molecular Cellular Biology
- Genetics or Developmental Biology
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Be an established clinical embryologist/andrologist with at least three years of embryology experience.
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Submit three letters of (submitted by the reference electronically) from individuals who are acquainted with you academically and/or professionally. References from close friends and family members are not acceptable.
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Curriculum vitae and/or resume
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Submit a personal essay that will persuade the faculty that your past experiences will provide the foundation for success in graduate school.
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Letters of Support to Conduct Research
Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
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