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PhD in Anatomy & Neurobiology at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Anatomy & Neurobiology trains biomedical scientists whose careers combine research and teaching, with Teaching Fellow participation as a central part of the programme.

Faculty: Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (Graduate Medical Sciences)  |  Department: Anatomy & Neurobiology  |  Duration: Typically 5-6 years, full-time; fall matriculation only  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

64 units: 28-30 units of required courses plus seminar and electives, and at least 34 units of electives and/or research. Required courses include Experimental Design & Statistical Methods, Methods in Neuroscience, Histology or Human Gross Anatomy, Fundamentals of Cell & Molecular Neurobiology, Systems Neurobiology, Vesalius I and II and Scientific Writing. The qualifying exam is usually taken in Year 2 spring.

Career pathways

Research and teaching careers in biomedical science.

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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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