PhD Molecular Genetics & Developmental Biology at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The MGDB graduate programme prepares students for biomedical research careers across developmental and reproductive biology, stem cell and regenerative biology, and molecular genetics. Faculty come from the School of Medicine, the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Magee-Womens Research Institute and Biological Sciences.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Interdisciplinary Biomedical Graduate Program | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Research areas include early embryonic patterning, organogenesis, stem cell and tissue regeneration, signaling and transcriptional responses, and DNA damage and repair mechanisms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Interdisciplinary Biomedical Graduate Program (IBGP): baccalaureate in a biological or physical science, mathematics, computer science or engineering; minimum GPA 3.2 (4.0 scale); at least three letters of recommendation; personal statement; $50 fee; GRE not required. English proficiency TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 120 for applicants from non-English-speaking countries unless exempt. Application deadline December 1.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 32,284 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, School of Medicine, Graduate (PhD, MS, and Certificate); additional fees apply, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 54,838 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, School of Medicine, Graduate (PhD, MS, and Certificate); additional fees apply, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

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