Overview

What you will learn

The central focus in this Cell and Molecular Biology - Developmental, Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology program at the University of Pennsylvania is the compelling drive to understand how tissues are first formed, how they are maintained, and how they can be repaired.

Students participate in interdisciplinary training in gametogenesis; embryonic and fetal development; nervous system development and its wiring; the genesis of tissues and organ systems as well as their homeostasis, metabolism and repair; with the goal of understanding the basic biology of these processes, as well as their role in disease.

Complementing these areas is work on natural and induced Embryonic Stem Cells to understand disease processes in vitro in order to develop cell replacement strategies for therapy.

In conducting their research students utilize all tools of the modern genomic era and a wide variety of experimental model systems. The primary mission of DSRB faculty is to train students in hypothesis-driven research at the forefront of these areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology
CAMB First Year Seminar
Lab Rotation
Regulation of the Genome
Statistics
Principles of Development
Neural Development, Regeneration and Repair
Biology of Stem Cells
Scientific Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences 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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100

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General requirements

Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts & Academic History
Application Fee
We expect that all of our applicants will have had significant research experience. Please include specific information about your research experience in your personal statement.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Out-of-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year

Additional Details

Most of our PhD programs are fully funded, meaning the program will pay for your tuition and fees, as well as provide you with a minimum stipend of $39,425.

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Overview

What you will learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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