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Our Cancer Biology PhD Program stands among the nation's most prestigious, backed by an NCI training grant along with generous foundation and private donor support, enabling us to attract and educate future leaders in cancer research. The University of Chicago hosts an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. We equip doctoral candidates with cutting-edge knowledge and research skills, preparing them for influential roles in academia, industry, clinical research, science communication, policy, and other biomedical fields. With 61 faculty members spanning the Biological Sciences Division and covering diverse research specialties, students can choose from a wide array of thesis project options. Our graduates frequently publish in top-tier journals and progress to establish their own research laboratories.
Applicants to our graduate and professional programs are expected to be enrolled in or to have completed a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. Applicants from a three-year bachelor’s program will be given due consideration. Because all of our programs feature competitive admission, no particular academic degree or background will guarantee admission to one of our graduate divisions.
English language requirements:
The minimum required score for the TOEFL is 104 overall, with 4 sub scores of 26 each. Minimum required scores in the IELTS are an overall score of 7, with sub scores of 7 each.