Cambridge,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology in Cambridge United States | Harvard University
Harvard University
|
Cambridge United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
55,656
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This cross-disciplinary program connects you with peers and professors from varied fields like chemistry, marine biology, computational biology, and more. During your first year, you'll develop essential skills such as programming, fellowship writing, and communicating scientific concepts to general audiences. The program fosters community through an annual Cape Cod retreat where your cohort discusses science at the start of each academic year. Past student research includes projects like "Analyzing Epigenetic Regulator LSD1 as a Therapeutic Target for Drug-Resistant Melanoma" and "Investigating Circadian Rhythms: How Changing Light Conditions Affect Gene Regulation in Cyanobacteria." Alumni have pursued careers at leading companies including Google, Genentech, and Novartis, while others hold faculty positions at top institutions like Harvard, Caltech, Stanford, and MIT.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have a record of introductory courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. While the following courses should not be regarded as prerequisites for admission to graduate study, most admitted students have completed these courses as undergraduates:
Biology (at least one general course in biology and two terms of biology at a more advanced level)
Biochemistry
Organic chemistry
Physical chemistry
Physics (a general course)
Mathematics (a basic knowledge of differential and integral calculus). Competence in elementary programming is also desirable.
Laboratory in biology, biochemistry, or instrumental analysis.
Statement of Purpose
Describe your reasons and motivations for pursuing a PhD in molecular and cellular biology, noting experiences that shaped your research ambitions as well as briefly indicating your scientific and career objectives. Your statement should not exceed 1,000 words.
Personal Statement
Required
Tuition
USD
55,656