Welcome to the University of Pittsburgh Biological Sciences Graduate Studies!
Interested in a Ph. D. in Ecology and Evolution (EE) or Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCDB)? Learn more about the programs and how to apply today.
Focus on your research. Our programs offer guaranteed financial support with exceptional tuition and health benefits.
Think big. Biological sciences is a vast, interconnected field. Our graduate programs in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology (MCDB) and Ecology & Evolution (EE) span the breadth of biological inquiry. You will train in a collaborative environment amidst student and faculty colleagues with novel conceptual viewpoints and diverse technical approaches.
Get the job you want. We train students in writing grants and papers, develop their presentation and communication skills, and offer a teaching minor for those moving directly to faculty positions. Recent graduates have moved to postdoctoral positions at leading research institutions like Yale, Harvard and UCSF, have joined the burgeoning biotechnology industry, or have become professional educators at colleges and universities.