Pasadena,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biology - Cell Biology in Pasadena United States | California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology
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Pasadena United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
58,479
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Cell biology focuses on examining the composition and operations of cells, which are the fundamental building blocks of life. To comprehend biological systems, researchers must uncover the foundational rules governing cellular architecture, activities, and reproduction. Key inquiries include cellular growth and division processes, the formation of new cellular components, and how cells continuously regenerate their parts during an organism's lifespan. Additional areas of exploration involve cellular communication through signaling pathways and how these messages affect cellular operations and responses. Investigations into human diseases often require analyzing how normal cellular functions become disrupted. Caltech provides an exceptional environment for tackling the most urgent challenges in contemporary cell biology research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or the equivalent before beginning graduate study. Applicants who already hold a Ph.D. degree will not be considered for a second Ph.D. degree. Transcripts from each college or university attended, three letters of recommendation, a CV, and the applicant's statement of purpose are required components of the application and are carefully and equally weighed during the evaluation process.
There is no minimum requirement for the English proficiency exams. However, all new students who have had limited instruction in English will participate in a one-on-one English evaluation with the ESL instructor during Orientation and may be asked to enroll in an English as a Second Language (ESL) course.
There is no minimum requirement for the English proficiency exams. However, all new students who have had limited instruction in English will participate in a one-on-one English evaluation with the ESL instructor during Orientation and may be asked to enroll in an English as a Second Language (ESL) course.
Tuition
USD
58,479