Doctor of Philosophy in Biological/Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences - Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics, and Development

The mission of the Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Development Track is to educate and train students to make paradigm-shifting discoveries in a diverse range of disciplines, including molecular biology, cell biology, genomics and quantitative biology, stem cells and developmental biology, cancer biology, and human disease modeling. Our program emphasizes interdisciplinary training and collaborative research using cutting-edge molecular technologies and experimental systems to address fundamental and innovative biological questions using a range of approaches, from super-resolution imaging to genomic and proteomic analyses. With over 150 faculty participating as trainers in our program, this Track provides a breadth of options to explore, while also creating a challenging intellectual environment that encourages students to take innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to the study of fundamental questions in biology. Our newly revised curriculum empowers students by providing individual guidance in an intimate environment alongside vast opportunities for training in all aspects of scientific research. We develop students to be independent, imaginative and careful scientists, preparing our graduates to be the next generation of molecular cell biologists, geneticists, and developmental biologists in a broad array of science-related careers.

Because BBS students come from a variety of academic backgrounds and receive training at Yale in a wide array of disciplines, there are no common courses required of all BBS applicants. In general, successful applicants will have completed undergraduate coursework in biology, chemistry at least through organic chemistry, physics, and calculus. Each BBS Track may have more specific course requirements, which are described on the Track pages.Applicants must achieve a score of at least 600 on the paper version of the exam, 250 on the computer-based exam, and 100 on the internet-based exam.
The application will ask you to submit a Statement of Academic Purpose.
TOEFL - Applicants must achieve a score of at least 600 on the paper version of the exam, 250 on the computer-based exam, and 100 on the internet-based exam.