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Earning a PhD demands no less than three years of full-time dedication to the discipline, including completing an approved course sequence, passing a qualifying exam, conducting dissertation research, and defending the work in a final oral examination. Students starting with just a bachelor's degree typically need about four and a half years to finish the Biotechnology PhD program. For MD/PhD candidates, this requires at least three extra years beyond standard medical school coursework. Brown's Biotechnology Graduate Program provides specialized education tailored for academic, governmental, or corporate biotechnology careers. Our program fosters a cooperative educational atmosphere where students can pursue their passions through intensive research collaborations with industry leaders, fellow students from diverse scientific backgrounds, and world-class faculty members at the forefront of their disciplines.
Graduates of non-U.S. colleges and universities who have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree may apply for admission to the Brown University Graduate School.
Regarding TOEFL, the recommended minimum score for admission consideration is 577 on the paper-based test and 90 on the Internet-based test. For IELTS, the recommended minimum overall band score is 7.