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MCDB Graduate Program

The MCDB graduate training program is recognized for its excellence. We provide students with many opportunities for acquiring a strong foundation in modern biology and applying it toward the generation of new knowledge through exciting research.

Admissions

Find step-by-step information on admissions to Yale Graduate Programs including funding, tuition, requirements, dates and deadlines.

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Popular Tracks for MCDB Students

Coursework and Timeline

Key Milestones toward the MCDB PhD

We provide an overview of the anticipated timeline and key milestones to the PhD degree in MCDB. Typically, MCDB graduate students complete their degree requirements with a PhD defense in approximately 5.5 years. 

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Director of Graduate Studies