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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Molecular and Cellular Biology

Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Cambridge campus — Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Study Level
Doctorate / PhD · Doctoral / PhD
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 59,048
Application Fee
USD 105
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

See more information on the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website here: https://gsas.harvard.edu/program/molecular-and-cellular-biology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences provides a view of the broad range of the constantly evolving world of scientific experience. The mission of the Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) program is to train future scientific leaders in basic science. Interests range across all levels of biological organization, from individual genes and molecules to organismal behavior and evolutionary dynamics. The program emphasizes rigorous understanding of how molecules assemble and function, how cellular processes emerge from molecular collectives, how intercellular communication in small and large networks shape physiology and behavior, and how evolutionary forces drive population-level outcomes. As data collection becomes increasingly automated and standardized, intellectual rigor and depth of conceptual thinking become increasingly important. To teach these intangibles, the program encourages the use of models, both conceptual and mathematical, as ways to structure and focus ideas, formulate well-defined questions, and distill experimental results into meaningful insights. Dissertations that students have completed include "Characterization of the Epigenetic Regulator LSD1 as a Druggable Dependency in Treatment of Resistant Melanoma" and "Circadian Clocks in the Real World: Effects of Dynamic Light Regimes on the Regulation of Circadian Gene Expression in Cyanobacteria." Graduates have secured positions in industry with companies such as Google, Genentech, and Novartis. Others serve in academic positions at many prestigious schools including Harvard, Caltech, Stanford, and MIT.
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Credential
Doctoral / PhD
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 59,048
Application fee
USD 105
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
1 December 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Cambridge campus

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 350

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Visit the official Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website here: https://gsas.harvard.edu/ The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences connects the work of its most groundbreaking students, faculty, and alumni with Harvard's long tradition of excellence. Its mission is to identify and attract the most promising students, forming a dynamic and diverse community, and to shape them into visionary scholars, innovative educators, and creative leaders. In doing so, the School aims to provide global leadership and innovation in graduate education. In 1872, Harvard...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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