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MD/PhD in Biochemistry & Cell Biology at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Combined MD/PhD pathway in which candidates fulfil the requirements of both the MD and the PhD degrees. The PhD portion combines didactic coursework with biomedical research in cell biology, development, genomics/genetics, metabolism, neuroscience, and proteomics and glycomics.

Faculty: Graduate Medical Sciences, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine  |  Department: Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Foundations in Biomedical Sciences core classes in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and genetics, plus laboratory techniques, statistics and advanced electives, with lab rotations before choosing a dissertation lab. Medical school courses that overlap PhD content receive accommodations.

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Application information

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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