396 PhD programmes in Biology in North America

Help build a healthier food system for a growing world while protecting the environment with this Bioagricultural Sciences - Weed Science program at Colorado State University.

The Biophysics Interdepartmental Group (BIG) at the University of Guelph is a unique program of masters and doctoral study that seeks to further our understanding of biological processes through the application of the concepts and techniques of the physical sciences. 

The University of Manitoba PhD in Entomology provides exposure to diverse fields of entomology and related sciences with a focus on developing written and oral communications skills.

The Biology program from University of Missouri–St. Louis emphasizes empirical and theoretical approaches to biological research. Students are required to integrate basic skills in biology with focal studies in an emphasis area.

There are two degree tracks in the Biology PhD program from University of Houston, Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) Degree Track and Ecology and Evolution Degree Track.

In this flexible Molecular and Cellular Biology program, you'll tailor your experience to meet your specific professional goals. Through a wide range of research and training opportunities led by world-class faculty at Arizona State University, you'll come to understand the essential molecular functions at the core of all life.

The Evolutionary Biology PhD at Arizona State University is a transdisciplinary graduate degree program that provides doctorate-level training in the historical, conceptual, empirical and quantitative aspects of biological evolution.

The Molecular and Developmental Biology program at the University of Cincinnati is centered in the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center; a world class center of research into the basic science underlying childhood disease.

Gain an interdisciplinary perspective on cancer biology, cell and developmental biology, immunology and infectious disease, molecular and evolutionary genetics, molecular medicine, molecular toxicology, and neurobiology. This Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Biosciences program is offered at Pennsylvania State University.

The primary goal of the Cancer Biology (CNB) major at the University of South Florida is to comprehensively train the next generation of cancer researchers that will make key contributions to our understanding of the disease either in the academic or industrial setting. 

The Department of Entomology at the University of Maryland focuses on insect science, particularly as it bears on biodiversity, pest management, and stewardship of the environment.

The PhD in Human Paleobiology program at George Washington University trains students to address key research questions surrounding human evolution. 

The Genome, Cell, and Developmental Biology (GCDB) graduate program at Indiana University Bloomington offers interdisciplinary training in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, cell biology, and evolution.

The Computational and Systems Biology Ph.D. curriculum at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has two components: the core subjects and advanced electives. Core subjects provide foundational knowledge of both biology and computational biology. 

The Biology Ph.D. program at Boston College teaches students the research and communication skills needed for a successful career in the sciences. Our program provides a firm foundation in the principles of modern biology, and enhances critical thinking, experimental skills, and presentation abilities throughout coursework, research, seminars, and teaching experience.

Are you interested in joining the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate program offered at the Yale University? 

The Department of Chemical and Systems Biology at Stanford University offers interdisciplinary training to prepare students for independent careers in biomedical science. The main focus of the program is cell signaling, chemical biology, and systems biology.

The Ph.D. Program trains public health professionals to use epidemiological principles and biostatistical methods to conduct innovative research that addresses existing and emerging public health issues. We offer a phd degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Georgia.

The Chemical and Biological Engineering program from Princeton University prepares chemical and biological engineers for careers in teaching, research and development, entrepreneurship, and management in academia, government, and industry.

The Biological Chemistry program at University of Utah is designed to provide students and faculty of the University of Utah with excellence in graduate education at the interface of biology and chemistry