University of Pittsburgh

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D.- Cell Biology and Molecular Physiology; Ph.D.-Cellular and Molecular Pathology; Ph.D.-Immunology; Ph.D.-Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology; Ph.D-Molecular Virology and Microbiology; Ph.D.-Molecular Pharmacology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Ph.D. students spend their first year taking courses in the interdisciplinary program, undergoing laboratory rotations, and identifying their adviser and area of research. Students then move into the degree path for one of the following programs: Cell Biology and Molecular Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Immunology, Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology, Molecular Virology and Microbiology, or Molecular Pharmacology.

Accreditation:

The University of Pittsburgh, including its School of Medicine is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and by the Executive Council of the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above