Biology: Medical Sciences, Div. of (DMS)

44 Biology: Medical Sciences, Div. of (DMS)

Degree(s) offered: PhD
Requirements: GRE General, GRE Subject recommended***
Program Description
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    Program/Subject and Code Numbers
    4404 BBS* - Cell Biology
    4405 Immunology
    4406 BBS - Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
    4407 Neuroscience**
    4408 BBS - Pathology
    4411 Virology
    4412 BBS - Genetics
    4413 BBS - Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
    4415 BBS* - Human Biology


Application deadline: December 7

    * BBS is the acronym for Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
    ** Students in Neuroscience receive the PhD in Neurobiology.
    *** GRE subject test: optional, in the subject of your choice

Non-native English-speaking applicants prove English proficiency by taking the TOEFL; a score of at least 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test or 100 on internet-based test is required.

Please supply PubMed ID for published articles.

This program does not admit applicants for the AM degree; only those applying for the PhD are considered for admission. All supplemental materials mailed separately from the application should be addressed to:

    Office of Admissions
    Division of Medical Sciences
    Harvard Medical School
    P.O. Box 209109
    Boston, MA 02120

Supplemental materials sent via an express mail service should be addressed to:
    Office of Admissions
    Division of Medical Sciences-TMEC 435
    Harvard Medical School
    260 Longwood Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115


Participating program in Harvard Integrated Life Sciences