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281 Full-time PhD programmes in Molecular Sciences

Molecular and Cell Biology University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
4,3(11)Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 10% in WorldwideThis Molecular and Cell Biology PhD programme at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) provides participants with the conceptual and technical background to investigate basic or applied problems at the molecular and cellular levels, in the life, biomedical, and bioengineering sciences.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
4,3(11)Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 10% in WorldwideThe Biochemistry and Molecular Biology course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) provides students with a deep dive into research that aligns with their interests and goals, under the direct mentorship of expert faculty.
Molecular Biology and Genetics Koc University
4,1(138)Istanbul, Turkey Top 7% in WorldwideThe Molecular Biology and Genetics program from Koc University offers advanced cell and molecular biology and genetics courses as well as electives in areas, such as cancer biology, neuroscience, and bioinformatics.
Molecular Sciences and Nanotechnology Louisiana Tech University
3,7(3)Ruston, United StatesThe Molecular Sciences and Nanotechnology Ph.D. degree at Louisiana Tech University is an interdisciplinary degree offered by the College of Engineering and Science and the College of Applied and Natural Sciences.
Molecular and Cellular Biology Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS)
5,0(1)Michigan City, United StatesThe Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS) is a research-intensive, interdisciplinary program that prepares students for successful careers as independent investigators.
Cell Biology McGill University
4,4(94)Montréal, Canada Top 1% in WorldwideThe Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell Biology offered by the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and forward-thinking learning opportunities.
Molecular Virology Case Western Reserve University
4,5(15)Cleveland Heights, United States Top 3% in WorldwideStudy the viral life cycle or the comorbidities initiated by viral infection when you pursue your PhD in Molecular Virology at Case Western Reserve University, one of the top research universities in the U.S.
Cancer Sciences University at Buffalo
4,4(38)Buffalo, United States Top 5% in WorldwideThe Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is the world's first cancer research institute and a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Cancer Sciences program is offered at the University at Buffalo.
Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology University of Miami
4,6(20)Miami, United States Top 4% in WorldwideScientists in the Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology PhD Program at the University of Miami apply knowledge and techniques from diverse areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and informatics to study the action of drugs on fundamental processes in living systems.
Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology Graz University of Technology (TU Graz)
4,3(23)Graz, Austria Top 8% in WorldwideIn the Doctoral School of Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology at the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), you conduct research as a junior scientist in the broad fields of biochemistry, molecular biology and biotechnology.
Molecular Biology University of Göttingen
4,2(24)Göttingen, Germany Top 3% in WorldwideThis intensive programme in Molecular Biology from University of Göttingen leads graduates with a bachelor's degree to a Master of Science (M.Sc.) within 18 months.
Molecular Biology University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
4,2(80)Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.5% in WorldwideMolecular Biology from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a vibrant interdisciplinary graduate program committed to training PhD candidates to become the next generation of scientific leaders.
Biological Science (EBI) University of Cambridge
4,4(55)Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in WorldwideThe Biological Science (EBI) programme from The University of Cambridge is coordinated in Heidelberg with local support at EBI. Please visit the EMBL International PhD Programme pages to learn about how to apply. Please note all applicants must secure a place on the EMBL programme before submitting an application to the University of Cambridge.
Molecular Biology Mississippi State University
4,3(9)Starkville, United States Top 15% in WorldwideThe Molecular Biology PhD degree from Mississippi State University is primarily a research degree. However, a minimum of 30-40 hours of coursework and 30 hours of research beyond the B.S. degree are required.
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
4,1(91)Barcelona, Spain Top 3% in WorldwideThe Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in molecular life sciences and translational biomedical research.
Molecular and Cellular Biology Dartmouth College
4,3(4)Hanover, United States Top 4% in WorldwideThe Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) program at Dartmouth College was founded in 1994 and is an interdisciplinary graduate program whose mission is to train highly qualified students for productive careers in research, teaching and biotechnology through the completion of a Ph.D. degree.
Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
4,2(43)Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.5% in WorldwideThe PhD Program in Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers an extensive and challenging post-graduate education for graduate students in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology and related areas from all over the world.
Cancer Biology ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
4,2(43)Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.5% in WorldwideThe Cancer Biology PhD Program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers ambitious and talented students interested in cancer research a stimulating international environment.
Molecular and Cellular Medicine University of Oxford
4,1(106)Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in WorldwideAs a DPhil in Molecular and Cellular Medicine student at University of Oxford you will spend up to four years (eight years for part-time students) in either the Kennedy institute of Rheumatology or Botnar Research Centre’s many research groups, working on a research project supervised by one of the principal investigators and your supervisory team.
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Pennsylvania
4,3(21)Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in WorldwideThe Ph.D. program in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania is primarily a research-oriented degree for students showing exceptional promise for original contributions to the theory and practice of chemical and biomolecular engineering.