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PhD, MD/PhD in Molecular & Translational Medicine at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

For contact information, please visit the Graduate Program in Molecular & Translational Medicine website.

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

What you will study

Six courses are offered that address major fields in the molecular basis of human disease: GMS MM 701, 703, 707, 710, 725, and 730. Each course meets one day a week for one to two hours. MTM students are required to take an advanced elective in the student’s area of future dissertational research, an integrative, physiology-based course, and a current technologies course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students can matriculate into the Graduate Program in Molecular & Translational Medicine after completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree program or through the combined MD/PhD program at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. In addition, MDs who desire to pursue rigorous scientific training in preparation for a career in academic medicine and research are encouraged to apply. Students admitted to the program are offered full tuition support and an annual stipend.

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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