$30,746 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University allows students to complete this course in 5 years.
- There are two options to complete this program. They are thesis-based and non-thesis-based or project-based.
- The students to faculty ratio for this program is 16:1.
- Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- Cell metabolism
- Cell communication
- Cell cycle
- Biochemistry
- Cell composition
- The unique approach to the biological sciences Ph.D. cultivates versatility as well as the depth of expertise by exposing its students to the full spectrum of modern biology.
- The MCO Ph.D. training program features an unparalleled range of research areas within the biological sciences, including biochemistry, biophysics, cellular biology, chemical, and structural biology, computational biology, developmental biology, engineering, evolutionary biology, genetics, genomics, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology, physical biology, stem cell biology, and systems biology.
- Career positions may include:
- Biomedical engineer
- Biotechnologist
- Chemist
- Chemical laboratory technician
- Clinical research specialist
- Epidemiologist, etc with an average salary of 36,475 USD per year.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $25464 | $25464 | $25464 | $25464 |
| Health Insurance | $4040 | $4040 | $4040 | $4040 |
| Others | $1242 | $1242 | $1242 | $1242 |
| Total Fees | $30746 | $30746 | $30746 | $30746 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 292 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must register full-time until receipt of the degree, for a minimum of two years.
- At the discretion of the program, this requirement can be reduced up to one year (eight courses: 32 credits) if academic credit is given for work done elsewhere.
- In addition, those admitted must have completed the equivalent of a senior-level course in the area of theoretical courses related to this program.
- Minimum grade point ‘B+’ (75% – 79%) is required to enroll in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution.
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum of 292 for better a chance of admission.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide.