About PhD Program
Prepare for a high-impact academic or research career at the forefront of the biological sciences in public health.
As a student in the PhD in biological sciences in public health program, you will gain expertise in the prevention and treatment of diseases that affect thousands—even millions—of people. Working with leading public health scientists, you will learn both mechanistic and quantitative approaches to biomedical research, while specializing in one of four areas of investigation:
- The metabolic basis of health and disease
- Immunology and infectious diseases
- Gene-environment interactions
- Inflammation and stress responses
Each area of investigation emphasizes biochemical, cell biological, and genetic approaches to understanding disease. In your research, whether basic or translational, you will apply cutting-edge tools and techniques to advance the understanding, treatment, and prevention of human diseases that significantly impact global populations today. Current research within our laboratories includes these and other diseases and risk factors
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
If you are interested in applying to a degree program, you will be considered for admittance based on your potential to make contributions through your scholarship to your chosen field, whether in academia or in a nonacademic career. The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS) welcomes applications for admission from individuals who have or will have by the time of matriculation a BA, BS, or equivalent undergraduate degree (for prospective international students, a three- or four-year undergraduate degree from an institution of recognized standing) and actively seeks applicants from groups historically underrepresented in graduate schools. All degree candidates are admitted for full-time study beginning in the fall term.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All students admitted to the PhD in biological sciences in public health program, including international students, are guaranteed full funding, which includes a stipend, tuition, and health insurance for five years, provided they maintain satisfactory progress.
Application Requirement,
- application and application fee
- transcripts
- three letters of recommendation
- statement of purpose
- personal statement, for select programs
- demonstration of English proficiency
- writing samples, for select programs
- GRE, for select programs.
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
The application fee is $105 payable by credit card.
