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Welcome to Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences offers a vibrant research environment with world-class faculty leading the way in many areas of biological research.

Our graduate programs include our PhD program in Biological Science and three indisciplinary MS programs:

  1. A 2- or 3-semester MS program in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
  2. A 3-semester MS program in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering (joint with the Department of Chemical Engineering)
  3. A 4-semester MS program in Computational Biology (joint with the Computational Biology Department)
If you have questions about the MS programs, please e-mail us. For questions about the PhD program, please fill out the form below.

 

Ph.D. Program Inquiry Form 

How to Apply

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The CMU Rales Fellows Program is dedicated to developing a diverse community of STEM leaders from under-resourced backgrounds by eliminating cost as a barrier to education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients, and applying to an eligible Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) graduate degree program on Carnegie Mellon University's Pittsburgh campus. Learn more about this program for master's and Ph.D. students.