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PhD Biophysics at Princeton University

Princeton University, United States

Programme overview

The Program in Biophysics, administered from the Lewis-Sigler Institute, supports graduate education at the interface of the physical and life sciences through collaboration among faculty from the Institute and several departments.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Biophysics  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Princeton, NJ, United States

What you will study

QCB 515 (Method and Logic in Quantitative Biology) and PHY 562 (Biophysics) are required, plus three elective courses from an approved list with a minimum B average.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School PhD programme requirements (Department of Biophysics): application deadline December 1 for Fall 2027 entry; GRE General Test: Optional/Not Required (Physics or Biology Subject Test optional). PhD applicants select up to five faculty members whose research aligns with their interests. Graduate School requirements for all applicants: a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent); application fee $90; three letters of recommendation; academic statement of purpose; resume/CV; transcripts. Applicants whose primary language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores (the Graduate School sets no minimum score; departments may). The Graduate School does not require interviews.

Intake: Fall 2027

Duration: 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission

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