Unlike all other algae, they have no cell wall. Most euglenoids make their own food using light energy from the Sun but are capable of surviving in the dark if fed organic materials. Some species are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their own food but feed on organic matter suspended in the water. Golden-brown algae (Chrysophyta). The Chrysophyta, or golden-brown algae and diatoms, are named for the yellow pigments they possess.
Complete an undergraduate degree in a broad field. To qualify for a PhD program, you will need a solid record of undergraduate coursework from a reputable university. This degree should demonstrate your potential for both advanced coursework and independent research.
March 9-12, 2017, is the Chemical Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, or Visit Weekend. If you are seriously considering Stanford's Chemical Engineering's PhD program for your doctoral work, please reserve these dates for your Stanford visit, as we will be unable to accommodate a request to visit at another time. How long does it take to get the PhD degree? The average time to earn a PhD degree is between 4-1/2 and 5-1/2 years. Some students finish a little earlier and some a bit later. If I have a master's degree from another university, do I need to get a MS from Stanford before pursuing a PhD? No.