Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Hanover, United States
Disciplines
Molecular Sciences
Overview
Features
Dartmouth College Molecular and Cellular Biology is the largest Ph.D. program at Dartmouth, consisting of over 200 students from across the United States and twenty different countries and over 90 faculty members including members of the National Academy of Science and AAAS as well as recipients of NIH MERIT and NSF CAREER awards.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Cellular Biology
- Biology
- Molecular Science
- Chemistry
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Personal Statement (required) - The application will ask you to complete an essay prompt about your experiences, motivations, and research. We also ask that you name 3 faculty of interest in MCB.
- Curriculum Vitae (required)
- Description of laboratory research experience (required) - Within the MCB Supplemental section, you will list your laboratory research experiences (up to 5).
- Three letters of recommendation (required) - We encourage applicants to provide at least one recommendation letter from a mentor or supervisor who has known the applicant in a research capacity. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the application by the recommender. We will not accept letters submitted by other means. A maximum of four letters can be provided.
- College Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable) - Uploads of unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application, but official transcripts are required for enrollment.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International (Non-residents): 130,177 AUD / year (≈ 92,276 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 130,177 AUD / year (≈ 92,276 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 130,177 AUD / year (≈ 92,276 USD / year)
Living costs
Hanover, United States: 1,934-3,487 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Molecular and Cellular Biology. Available scholarships include, among others, the Dartmouth College International Scholarship (deadline 01 Feb 2027).
