PhD in Genetics

The doctoral program in genetics, molecular and cellular biology at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences gives students interdisciplinary preparation spanning genetics at the classical and molecular levels, chemical and structural biology, and developmental and cellular biology. The environment is flexible and collaborative, with the aim of developing independent scientists instead of narrow specialists. Students carry out original research under faculty guidance and build the experience needed to take on pressing questions in biomedicine. Cohorts begin in September, and most students finish in about six years. The program describes funding that covers tuition and provides a yearly stipend. The school lists a program director and an admissions director for questions. The page also describes a funding package that covers tuition and a stipend for the 2026-2027 year.