Pasadena,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biology - Developmental 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
Developmental biology examines how complex organisms emerge from a single cell. It begins with a fertilized egg capable of producing every cell type in the body, then progresses to create intricate systems such as the nervous system, limbs, and heart. Researchers employ diverse methods, blending traditional embryology with cutting-edge techniques like transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, and advanced imaging to explore how multicellular life forms grow and evolve. Caltech's research across various species—from simple invertebrates to vertebrates and plants—delivers fundamental scientific knowledge about development and evolution while also contributing to stem cell research, birth defect studies, and disease understanding.
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