PhD in Biology - Immunology in Pasadena United States | California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology | 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

Immunology explores the complex molecules that distinguish an organism's own cells from its beneficial microbes and external surroundings, the cellular mechanisms programmed to identify and react to threats, and how these elements influence overall health. While typically viewed as a specialized area of biomedical study, Caltech approaches immunology as an intricate biological network where key players can be understood by observing the system's response to changing conditions. Researchers here concentrate on aspects of immunology that benefit most from interdisciplinary connections, fostering collaborations with developmental biology, structural biology, neurobiology, and microbiology. This unique approach provides Caltech's immunologists with exceptional opportunities to integrate innovative concepts, techniques, and methodologies beyond traditional immunological frameworks.


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.

Tuition USD 58,479

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