Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering: Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology (Ph.D.)
Degrees
The Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering: Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology (PBSE-MCD) track offers a Doctoral degree.
Important: Transcripts and letters of recommendation are required of all applicants.
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Below are specific requirements also needed for this program:
A curriculum vitae or résumé is required.
A statement of purpose is required:
- What would you like to study in graduate school and how does research in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) department align with your scientific interests? What are your academic and career goals? Limit your answer to one page.
A statement of previous research is required:
- Please describe your research experience: describe the motivations behind one (or more) of your research projects, including experimental tests of theories or hypotheses. What have you learned from this experience? It is more important that you address the points above for one project in depth, rather than to provide a comprehensive list of all of your research experiences. In any case, limit your statement to one page.
A personal history statement is required:
- Describe any educational, familial, health, cultural, economic, or social challenges you may have faced. Limit your statement to one page.
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