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PhD Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University

Harvard University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD program in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology provides a view of the broad range of the constantly evolving world of scientific experience. The mission of the Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) program is to train future scientific leaders in basic science.

Faculty: Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

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Entry requirements

Harvard Griffin GSAS admission (programme-specific) - Academic Background: Applicants should have a record of introductory courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. While the following courses should not be regarded as prerequisites for admission to graduate study, most admitted students have completed these courses as undergraduates: Statement of Purpose: Required. Personal Statement: Not Accepted. Standardized Tests: GRE General: Not Accepted.

USD 59,048 a year (2026-2027). Full tuition rate for the first two years of study (reduced in years 3-4); PhD students typically receive grants covering tuition. Source

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://gsas.harvard.edu/apply

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