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Biology, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD is offered through the CMDB program, with faculty drawn from several Homewood departments. Students complete research rotations and an independent dissertation.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Cell, Molecular, Developmental Biology and Biophysics (CMDB)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Nine core courses and one elective, including Advanced Cell Biology, Advanced Genetics and Molecular Biology and quantitative biology courses, plus four 8-week research rotations, a second-year thesis proposal course and at least one year of lab teaching. At least one first-author peer-reviewed paper must be submitted.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The program is open to candidates pursuing or holding a bachelor's or master's degree in the biological or physical sciences. Applicants need thorough biology fundamentals plus organic chemistry and general physics, or broad training in the physical sciences and mathematics.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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