Overview

The members of the faculty have a wide diversity of interests and are pursuing research projects that address fundamental, contemporary issues in biology and medicine. We are committed translating lab bench discoveries to the bedside and graduate students are fully integrated in all aspects of our investigative work.

Research

Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology research is at the cutting edge of many emerging fields, including developmental and reproductive biology, stem cell biology, proteomics, computational biology and genomics.

Our work at the University of Pittsburgh has direct relevance to acute injury, cancer, diabetes, muscular dystrophy, heart disease, kidney disease, fertility/infertility, congenital disorders and other genetic diseases and regenerative medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Mechanisms of Human Disease
Model Organisms
Research Seminar & Directed Study
PhD Dissertation Research
Genome Instability and Human Disease
Reproductive Development from Model Organisms to Humans

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 71 other PhDs in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree in a biological or physical science or in mathematics, computer science or engineering.
A minimum grade point average of 3.2 (on a scale of 4) or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
A minimum of three letters of recommendation. Letters from faculty familiar with the applicant's research accomplishments are of particular value to the evaluation process.
A personal statement.

Tuition Fees

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52730 USD / year

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52730 USD / year

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31652 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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