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PhD Cell and Molecular Biology at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The CMB PhD asks how networks of molecules operate in living cells to orchestrate behaviour and physiology. Students combine molecular genetics and biochemistry with genomics, systems and synthetic biology, microscopy and mathematical modelling.

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

What you will study

Training spans molecular genetics, biochemistry, genomics, systems and synthetic biology, microscopy and mathematical modelling.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in academia, industry, science advocacy and policy-making.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSD PhD programmes: bachelor's degree by matriculation, transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, $90 fee; deadline 1 Dec 2026 for Autumn 2027. GRE scores are not used by this programme. TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic for non-exempt applicants.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Intake: Autumn

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