Health Sciences
BA in Biology—Behavioral Biology Specialization
Boston University, United States
- Degree
- Bachelor's
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- First-year entry is September (Fall); Early Decision is binding for September admission. Transfer en
Health Sciences
Boston University, United States
A PhD teaching students to apply hypothesis-testing genetics and hypothesis-generating genomics to biomedical research. Students enter as Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) students and choose their degree programme at the end of the first year.
Faculty: Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine | Department: Graduate Medical Sciences | Duration: Typically 5-6 years full-time (4-5 for MD/PhD); coursework in first two years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Boston, MA, United States
Core courses include Foundations in Biomedical Sciences, Principles of Genetics and Genomics, colloquia and Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research, with a statistics course, at least three lab rotations and a teaching assistantship. Students complete a qualifying process (F31-style proposal and oral exam), then a dissertation with a public seminar and defense.
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.
Health Sciences
Boston University, United States
Health Sciences
Boston University, United States
Health Sciences
Boston University, United States
Health Sciences
Boston University, United States
Health Sciences
Boston University, United States
Health Sciences
Boston University, United States
Health Sciences
Boston University, United States
Health Sciences
Boston University, United States
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