PhD Biology at Northeastern University

The PhD in Biology combines core biology coursework with advanced courses in the student's research area, intensive research and a dissertation under faculty supervision. Faculty research spans biochemistry, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, neurobiology, regenerative biology and reproductive biology.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Department of Biology  |  Duration: 30 semester hours minimum (bachelor's entry); variable for advanced entry with a related MS  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Required Research Problem Solving, Ethics and Communication Skills and the Biology Colloquium, plus a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology or Molecular Microbiology (or an electives option), then dissertation terms. Milestones include a qualifying exam, annual review, dissertation proposal, at least three colloquia and a first-author publication. Students with a related MS may have reduced course loads.

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