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Across the United States, 30 universities offer 60 PhD Life Sciences programs — most run 4–6 years. The list starts with courses at Princeton University, Vanderbilt University and University of Notre Dame.
Rockefeller University — The Graduate Program in Bioscience at Rockefeller University is designed for individuals who aspire to engage in advanced research and contribute substantially to our und...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. programs in Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology delve into the intricate workings of t...
Oregon Health Sciences University — The Neuroscience Ph.D. program at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology provides an advanced education in the intricate workings of the nervous system,...
Medical College of Wisconsin — The PhD in Biochemistry at the Medical College of Wisconsin is designed for individuals seeking to delve deeply into the molecular mechanisms of biological processes. Thi...
Medical College of Wisconsin — The PhD program in Cell and Developmental Biology at the Medical College of Wisconsin offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to delve deep into the mechanisms governi...
Medical College of Wisconsin — The PhD in Microbiology & Immunology at the Medical College of Wisconsin is a rigorous program designed for students to explore the complexities of microorganisms and the...
Medical College of Wisconsin — Overview of the Neuroscience Doctoral ProgramThe Neuroscience Doctoral Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin offers a rigorous curriculum that dives into the comple...
Medical College of Wisconsin — The PhD program in Physiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of physiological processes and their integration within the bo...
University of Vermont
Augusta University — The PhD in Biochemistry and Cancer Biology at Augusta University provides a comprehensive and rigorous program designed to equip students with the necessary skills to suc...
Augusta University — The PhD in Cellular Biology and Anatomy at Augusta University is designed to equip students with a profound understanding of cellular mechanisms, structures, and their fu...
The University of Texas at Dallas — The PhD in Cognition and Neuroscience at The University of Texas at Dallas is designed to deepen students' understanding of the mind-brain relationship through comprehens...
University of Texas at Dallas — The PhD in Cognition and Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas is a rigorous program that delves into the intricate workings of the human brain and its relati...
New Mexico State University — The Ph.D. in Applied and Agricultural Biology at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana prepares students for advanced research and professional practice in the field of ag...
New Mexico State University — The Ph.D. in Applied and Agricultural Biology at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is designed for students interested in advancing their knowledge and research skills...
New Mexico State University — The Ph.D. in Biology at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is designed for students who wish to engage in advanced research in broad areas of biological sciences. This...
New Mexico State University — The Ph.D. program in Biology at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad offers a comprehensive exploration of biological sciences, focusing on both foundational theories and...
Loma Linda University
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — The PhD program in Molecular & Cellular Biology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University equips students with an in-depth understanding of the biological processes at...
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — The PhD program in Neural & Behavioral Science at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is designed to delve into the complexities of neural mechanisms related to beh...
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
Howard University — The PhD program in Biochemistry at Howard University delves deep into the chemical processes that underpin biological systems. This rigorous course combines extensive lab...
Howard University — The PhD program in Biology at Howard University engages students in rigorous research and training in various biological disciplines, emphasizing both theoretical underst...
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9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #15 (Princeton University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Princeton University has the largest research record in this group, with 27,547,724 citations and an h-index of 1,557. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Within the subject, the largest areas are Life Sciences (59) and Biology (1). The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Medical College of Wisconsin offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.
Princeton University (QS World #15), Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) and University of Notre Dame (QS World #294) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4–6 years.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.
Medical College of Wisconsin, with 5, ahead of Florida International University (5).
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