Overview
The department's faculty are experienced in teaching and advising students while continuing their commitment to innovative research.
In this environment students participate in a culture that is defined by both relationships in the laboratory and in the classroom. Students at Boston College an choose to pursue a concentration in Cell and Developmental Biology, Computational Biology, or Molecular and Infectious Disease.
Careers
Our graduates have gone on to productive careers at universities and research institutions across the country, as well as within the biotech industry, consulting, intellectual property and patent law and related fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemporary Biological Questions and Critical Analysis
- Experimental Methods and Design in Biology
- Molecular and Cellular Control Mechanisms
- Graduate Research Experience
- Data Analysis Training
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Biology View 310 other PhDs in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Form & Fee
- University/college transcripts are required from all post-secondary education institutions attended.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose. Most departments require a brief (1-2 pages) personal statement in which applicants should discuss their preparation, motivation, and goals for their proposed courses of study.
- English Language Proficiency
Tuition Fee
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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