Cambridge,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Human Evolutionary Biology in Cambridge United States | Harvard University
Harvard University
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Cambridge United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,032
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The goal of the PhD program in Human Evolutionary Biology is to equip students with thorough training needed to explore the fundamental question: How has evolution shaped human characteristics? Our multidisciplinary method incorporates both field and laboratory studies across various specialties such as:
Reproductive endocrinology
Behavioral biology and human ecology
Primate behavioral ecology and biology
Paleobiology of humans and primates
Biomechanics experimentation
Human physiological studies
Genetic and genomic research on primates and humans
Biological development
Cognitive studies in humans and other primates
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Each year, the department accepts a small cohort of outstanding doctoral students from a broad range of undergraduate backgrounds whose research interests correspond with those of the department's junior and senior faculty. Our graduate students come from many different undergraduate programs, including anthropology, biology, chemistry, engineering, genetics, and psychology. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants must receive a minimum score of 80 for the TOEFL, and it is not common for applicants to be admitted with TOEFL scores below 90. The minimum IELTS Academic score is 6.5. Some programs may require higher scores. Application Deadline: Dec 1.
Tuition
USD
54,032