11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD program in Astronomy at Boston University prepares students to engage in research at the forefront of their field and to begin a position in academia or research. The program mainly consists of courses in astronomy and original research conducted under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

The PhD in Statistics at Boston University prepares students for a career pursuing research in either academia or industry.

The Bioinformatics program at Boston University aims to prepare top researchers for careers in both academia and industry in the areas of molecular life sciences.

The PhD program in Anatomy and Neurobiology at Boston University is designed to produce well-rounded biomedical scientists who expect to include both research and teaching in their career.

The PhD in Biology at Boston University is a research degree requiring graduate-level coursework, completion of a dissertation, and two semesters of participation in teaching (usually as a teaching fellow in laboratory or discussion sections of lecture courses led by Biology faculty).

The Graduate Program for Neuroscience is a campus-wide training program in neuroscience. The research of the training faculty covers virtually all areas of neuroscience and GPN serves as the community nexus point for all neuroscience training missions at Boston University.

The PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry (MCBB) at Boston University is designed to build a solid foundation in these three related fields through coursework and seminars, and to develop the skills for achieving cutting-edge research accomplishments.

The Physics PhD program at Boston University educates students to become scholars and researchers in physics. Graduates are trained to teach and to carry out original research that is theoretical, experimental, computational, or a blend of these approaches.

The Boston University Department of Chemistry features cutting-edge research that prepares trainees for many careers in science and beyond, where graduate education and mentorship that provide for a successful Ph.D. career.

The Biostatistics program at Boston University is geared toward the graduate student who seeks a career as a professional, academic, or industrial biostatistician in biomedical or epidemiologic sciences.

The PhD in Mathematics at Boston University provides training in mathematics and its applications to a broad range of disciplines and prepares students for careers in academia or industry.