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PhD in Biochemistry & Cell Biology/Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

For contact information, please visit the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology Graduate Education website.

Faculty: Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (Graduate Medical Sciences)  |  Duration: 64 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The PhD program requires 64 units; some of these units are taken as formal courses and the remainder are taken as research units. The specific course requirements for students are outlined below. GMS BI 777 Techniques in Biomedical Research

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students applying for acceptance into the PhD program should apply directly to PiBS. More information about the program and the application process can be found on the PiBS and Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology websites.

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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