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159 PhD programmes in Molecular Sciences in North America

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology programme offers you excellent training opportunities, as well as the chance to conduct important research alongside internationally respected faculty members. By the time you've completed your degree, you'll be ready for a career in an academic, medical, or industrial setting.

Molecular and Cell Biology
This Molecular and Cell Biology PhD programme from 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
The 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
Molecular 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.
Cancer Sciences
The 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
Scientists 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 Sciences and Nanotechnology
The 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
The 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.
Molecular Biology
The 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.
Cell Biology
The 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
Study 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.
Molecular, Cellular and Biochemical Pharmacology
The Molecular, Cellular and Biochemical Pharmacology program at the University of Cincinnati includes research specialization in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular and subcellular biology, neurobiology, electrophysiology, cardiovascular biology, physiology, genetics, genomics and proteomics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, biophysics and structural biology.
Molecular Plant Sciences
The objectives of the Molecular Plant Sciences program at Washington State University are to provide the graduate student with a broad knowledge in molecular plant sciences and with research experience in a chosen area within this discipline.
Molecular Science
Spanning the boundaries of modern chemistry and biology, this unique, research-intensive Molecular Science programme delivered at the Toronto Metropolitan University provides innovative professional training for tomorrow’s scientific leaders.
Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences
This Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences program at University of Prince Edward Island is one of two doctoral programs offered by the Faculty of Science, the other of which being the PhD in Environmental Sciences.
Molecular Microbiology
The Molecular Microbiology program at Tufts University is designed to prepare students for exciting careers in biomedical science with a strong emphasis on microbes and their interaction with their hosts.
Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Virginia offers a comprehensive personalized program of study that incorporates both didactic and practical training leading to the Doctorate in Biochemistry.
Molecular Medicine and Mechanisms of Disease
Students in the Molecular Medicine and Mechanisms of Disease program from University of Washington receive rigorous interdisciplinary training designed to prepare them for translational research. Three core courses focus on mechanisms of disease, the impact of basic science on medicine, and human genetics, providing a rigorous intellectual foundation.
Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Students are admitted to basic science Ph.D. Molecular and Integrative Physiology programs at the University of Kansas School of Medicine through the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in the Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS).
Cellular and Molecular Pathology
A dynamic and rapidly evolving field, Pathology plays a pivotal role in diagnosis, research, and monitoring treatment. This Cellular and Molecular Pathology program is offered at the University of Pittsburgh.