Harvard Biological & Biomedical Sciences PhD Program | PhD Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Welcome to BBS!

Mission

At the Harvard PhD Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences we are dedicated to training the next generation of scientists who will shape the future of biomedical science with excellence and a commitment to crossing boundaries between diverse fields. We strive to expand scientific understanding through research driven by the highest standards of integrity. Our community nurtures a vibrant environment of intellectual rigor and encourages creative, interdisciplinary approaches to tackling complex biological challenges.

Learn about our program

Gordon Hall at Harvard Medical School

Academic Milestones

Learn about the milestones that shape the BBS PhD journey, from coursework and lab rotations to qualifying exams and dissertation research, as well as the advising support students receive along the way.

Faculty

We bring together world-class faculty passionate about discovery and dedicated to teaching, mentorship, and advancing science in the classroom, the lab, and the broader scientific community.

Research Communities

A network of basic science departments and interdepartmental research communities offers students a broad range of labs alongside close-knit collaboration, enriching training, and supportive environments for thesis research.

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Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Harvard Medical School HMS Office for Graduate Education PhD Programs Harvard Integrated Life Sciences