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PhD Biophysical Sciences at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

A PhD programme in which thesis research is supervised by two mentors bringing different intellectual and physical tools. The first year immerses students in current biophysical knowledge and methods, including a practical laboratory course.

Faculty: Biological Sciences Division  |  Department: Biophysical Sciences  |  Intake: Autumn  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Students take graduate courses alongside traditional disciplines, collaborate across disciplines, and write and give talks frequently.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications go through a separate programme portal; BSD-wide norms are a bachelor's degree by matriculation, 1 Dec deadline for most BSD programmes and TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic for non-exempt applicants.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Intake: Autumn

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