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PhD in Nutrition & Metabolism at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The doctoral program in Nutrition & Metabolism is part of the umbrella program entitled Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS). The program includes coursework in the biomedical sciences through the Foundations in Biomedical Sciences (FBS) curriculum, additional required courses in Nutrition & Metabolism, and biomedical research.

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

What you will study

GMS FC 711 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Protein Structure, Catalysis, and Interactions (3 units) GMS FC 712 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Structure and Function of the Genome (3 units)

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applications are centralized and must go through the online Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) application process. Candidates applying to PiBS must have a strong background in the biological and physical sciences. Applicants will be asked to submit the following: An official transcript from each college or university attended

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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