Overview

Features

The over-arching philosophy of the Integrative Systems Biology program at the University of Pittsburgh is to train students to be independent, creative and self-reliant scholars, armed with a strong core knowledge in quantitative systems approaches to meet the rapidly changing landscape of biomedical research.

Innovative integration in a single graduate program of systems biology with multidisciplinary training in cell, molecular, and developmental biology is at the cutting edge of biomedical graduate education.

Our program rapidly immerses students in a rich and dynamic biomedical research environment that spans from basic to translational research with the unified integration of quantitative systems approaches. This is built on a strong core curriculum that provides competencies in systems and computational approaches.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bedside to Bench
Directed Study
Grant Writing
Bioinformatics Programming in Python
Statistical Methods
ISB Conference
Laboratory Research Rotation
Ph.D. Dissertation
Systems Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 356 other PhDs in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from a science, engineering, or mathematics program. Students with degrees outside of these areas who have completed significant course work in the biological sciences are also encouraged to apply.
Written statement that demonstrates evidence of previous research experience and commitment to a career in biological sciences.
Minimum of three letters of recommendation from faculty or scientists with a detailed knowledge of the student's research and/or academic background and potential for independent research. At least one letter must be from a research mentor/advisor.

Tuition Fee

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International

48752 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 48752 USD per year during 48 months.
National

48752 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 48752 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

30424 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 30424 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

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