Overview

Learning outcomes

The goals of the Doctor of Anatomy and Neurobiology Program at Boston University are to provide trainees with the knowledge base and skills to become proficient in basic biomedical research and to develop outstanding pedagogic skills.

Successful completion of these goals enables our students to pursue further studies in the biomedical sciences including teaching, research, and health care. At the conclusion of the program students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of Anatomy, Neuroscience, Statistics, and other graduate-level elective anatomical and neuroscience topics through successful completion of our core curriculum.
Demonstrate proficiency in pedagogical skills in the context of the Teaching in Biomedical Sciences course and through teaching fellowships in advanced biomedical courses.
Demonstrate an understanding of pedagogical theory through the development of a mentored Vesalius teaching practicum, which involves the development of a didactic lesson or exercise under the direct mentorship of department faculty.
Demonstrate proficiency in scientific data acquisition and analysis through mentored research in one of the department’s research labs.
Describe and interpret scientific findings of their laboratory research study through the development of a written, publication-quality thesis.
Demonstrate an understanding of the professional skills (including an ability to read and interpret scientific literature) required of biomedical scientists and educators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design & Statistical Methods
Biostatistics
Methods in Neuroscience
Human Gross Anatomy
Histology
Cell & Molecular Neurobiology
Vesalius 1: Teaching in the Biomedical Sciences
Vesalius 2: Teaching Apprenticeship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Neuroscience Anatomy View 7 other PhDs in Anatomy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Any holder of a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university, or with equivalent or higher education, may apply for admission.

Three letters of recommendation
An unofficial, English transcript of each college or university attended
A Personal Statement, minimum 200 words, that describes your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program
CV/Resume
General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

71202 USD / year

≈ 71202 USD / year
Out-of-State

71202 USD / year

≈ 71202 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

71202 USD / year

≈ 71202 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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