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PhD in Human Physiology at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program in Human Physiology prepares the next generation of leading scientists that will shape research and education in universities, hospitals or clinics, and the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

Faculty: College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Students admitted with a bachelor’s degree must complete the equivalent of 16 term courses (64 units); those admitted with a master’s degree must complete the equivalent of 8 term courses (32 units). In both cases, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained. No more than 8 units of any C grade will be accepted for inclusion in the requirement. No grade below C will be accepted.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should refer to the program website for the most up-to-date admission requirements and application deadlines. Students admitted with a bachelor’s degree must complete the equivalent of 16 term courses (64 units); those admitted with a master’s degree must complete the equivalent of 8 term courses (32 units). In both cases, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained. No more than 8 units of any C grade will be accepted for inclusion in the requirement. No grade below C will be accepted.

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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