PhD in Biomedical Sciences - Human Evolutionary Biology in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Ph.D. program in Biomedical Sciences with a focus on Human Evolutionary Biology takes a biological perspective to investigate human and primate anthropology. This curriculum centers on areas like human anatomy, neuroanatomy, developmental biology, evolutionary genetics, mammalian physiology, paleontology, and experimental archaeology. Graduates often leverage their specialized training and teaching background to pursue careers in anthropology or corporate education. Additionally, they gain qualifications to instruct human anatomy and related disciplines (neuroanatomy, cell biology, physiology, genetics) that are highly sought after in medical education.

Faculty members come from Kent State's Anthropology and Biological Sciences departments, as well as NEOMED's Anatomy and Neurobiology department. This cross-departmental and inter-institutional framework offers doctoral students access to exceptional resources, such as the Hammon-Todd skeletal collection, advanced labs for neuroanatomy, genetics, paleontology, biomechanics, and experimental archaeology. Students also benefit from partnerships with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and various local and global collaborations.