Overview

The Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry program at Boston University is based on an interdisciplinary environment and a breadth of approaches and biological interests, including faculty from multiple departments (e.g. Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Health Sciences).

Its goal is to propel students into successful careers in academia, research institutions, industry (e.g. biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries), or in government as policy makers.

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate academic mastery in the interrelated biological disciplines encompassing at least two of three biological areas: 1) molecular biology, 2) cell biology, and 3) biochemistry, plus in computational analysis.
Attain research expertise and complete a significant body of original research that advances a specific field of study in the biological sciences.
Follow the ethics for appropriate behavior in the scientific discipline.
Be able to teach and promote the field of biological sciences.

Programme Structure

Study areas include:

molecular biology
cell biology
biochemistry
computational analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 142 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences 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

Transcripts
Three academic recommendations
Personal statement with detailed research interests included
Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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