PhD Molecular and Developmental Biology at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The PhD in Molecular and Developmental Biology is centred at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and studies developmental, molecular and cellular biology across animal model systems. Faculty are equally basic scientists and clinicians, with collaborative projects linking fundamental developmental mechanisms to childhood disease. Students typically take 5.5 years and publish in premier journals.

Faculty: College of Medicine (based at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center) | Department: Development, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Graduate Program | Duration: 5 years full-time (students typically take 5.5 years) | Intake: Application deadline February 1, with rolling admission | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

After a series of lab rotations students select a thesis project and mentor, and take a qualifier examination in the second year. Courses in developmental biology run from introductory to advanced, including a course on the developmental basis of childhood diseases taught by basic scientists and clinicians.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution; GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (unofficial transcripts accepted for admission, official on matriculation); strong background in biology and/or biochemistry; previous research experience preferred; personal statement; three letters of recommendation. International applicants must meet the University of Cincinnati English proficiency requirements. Deadline February 1 with rolling admission.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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Apply through the official page: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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